Concentrations
Concentrations
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Mexican and Border Studies |
The concentration in Mexican and Border Studies offers students a broad, multi-disciplinary approach to a variety of social issues on the US-Mexico border and the multiple ways in which cultural expression shapes and is shaped by these issues. Students who choose an emphasis in Mexican and Border Studies will take courses in disciplines such as Spanish, History, Music, Art, Philosophy, and Linguistics. Upon graduation, Latin American Studies majors who concentrate in Mexican and Border Studies normally pursue a graduate degree in a humanities discipline and work in academia or in publishing, the media, public relations, tourism, and cultural preservation. |
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Culture Society and Health |
The concentration in Culture, Society, and Health offers students an interdisciplinary perspective on issues of health and wellness in the context of social, economic, and cultural transition. Students who choose an emphasis in Culture, Society, and Health will take courses in disciplines such as Anthropology, Sociology, Spanish, and Economics. Upon graduation, Latin American Studies majors who concentrate in Culture, Society, and Health normally pursue a graduate degree in a social science discipline or in public health and work in academia or in community health organizations in Latin America and along the US-Mexico border. |
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International Relations |
The concentration in International Relations offers students a broad perspective on issues of international collaboration and economic interdependence throughout the Western Hemisphere. Students who choose an emphasis in International Relations will take courses in disciplines such as Political Science, Economics, International Business, History, Philosophy, and Portuguese. Upon graduation, Latin American Studies majors who concentrate in International Relations normally pursue a graduate degree in public policy, public administration, or business and work in academia or in economic development organizations or in government agencies. |