BA Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies
Program Description
The BA program in transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o studies challenges students to understand the intersections of identity, culture and community for Mexican-origin, Chicano and Latino populations in the United States and the U.S.-Mexico transborder region, with implications for other border communities around the world.
More specifically, students learn about the diversity of cultural, social, political, economic, historical, health-related and artistic experiences in these communities and develop tools for understanding borders and border communities worldwide. The curriculum focuses on growing the next generation of critical thinkers and changemakers who work toward improving the lives of Latinos, strengthening Latino and transborder communities, and honoring transborder knowledge. Students learn from faculty with expertise in Latino health, literature, performance, gender, media studies, immigration policy, urban planning, culture and language.
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At a Glance: program details
- Location: Tempe campus
- Additional Program Fee: Yes
- Second Language Requirement: Yes
- First Required Math Course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics
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Admission Requirements
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
Freshman Transfer International Readmission
Transfer Options
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use the Transfer Map search to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and help students save time and money in their college journey. Students may learn more about these programs by visiting the admission site: https://admission.asu.edu/transfer/pathway-programs.
Change of Major Requirements
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should refer to https://changingmajors.asu.edu for information about how to change a major to this program.
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Career Outlook
Latinos are the country's second largest ethnic group behind white non-Hispanics. This program equips students to address the changing needs of Latinos in the U.S. by preparing graduates to become immigration lawyers, nonprofit leaders, teachers, entrepreneurs, government employees, political activists, community organizers, advocates and artists. Career paths enhanced by this degree include:
- education (administration and teaching)
- film and media
- law
- local, state and national government agencies
- local, state and national public and private health services
- public policy and administration
- social work and nonprofit organizations
- the arts
Example Careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
Behavioral Health Specialist
- Growth: 5.1%
- Median Salary*: $64,210
Community Health Worker
- Growth: 15.2%
- Median Salary*: $42,000
Counselor (General)
- Growth: 13.0%
- Median Salary*: $45,760
Elementary Teacher
- Growth: 3.5%
- Median Salary*: $60,940
Government Programs Specialist
- Growth: 3.8%
- Median Salary*: $47,110
Lawyer
- Growth: 4.0%
- Median Salary*: $126,930
Performance Artist
- Growth: -0.2%
- Median Salary*: $65,800
Social Services Director
- Growth: 17.0%
- Median Salary*: $69,600
Social Worker
- Growth: 11.7%
- Median Salary*: $48,430
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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With over 250 programs in more than 65 countries (ranging from one week to one year), study abroad is possible for all ASU students wishing to gain global skills and knowledge in preparation for a 21st-century career. Students earn ASU credit for completed courses, while staying on track for graduation, and may apply financial aid and scholarships toward program costs. https://mystudyabroad.asu.edu
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