The Minor in Chicano/Latino Studies, which is administered by the College of Social Science, is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor's degree programs at Michigan State University. Although the minor complements a number of major fields, students who wish to pursue careers in education, social work, government, healthcare, in businesses that serve mixed ethnic communities or who plan graduate study related to the arts and humanities or social sciences may find the minor particularly appealing. With the approval of the department and college that administer the student's degree program, the courses used to satisfy the requirements for the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor's degree.
The Minor in Chicano/Latino Studies is designed to develop students’ understanding of the multicultural dimensions of society; to gain knowledge of Chicana/o/x and Latina/o/x scholarship and scholars; and to apply that knowledge to the study of Chicana/o/x and Latina/o/x communities and life. The minor draws on research, teaching, and community service among Chicanas/os/xs and Latinas/os/xs that: (1) focuses intensively on the histories of different racial and cultural subgroups of Latinas/os/xs; (2) draws larger theoretical lessons from comparisons among Latina/o/x groups and between Latina/o/x and non–Latina/o/x populations; (3) seeks to articulate general principles that shape racial and ethnic relations; (4) explores how ethnic identity is constructed and reconstructed over time; and (5) develops methodologies and principles which empower students to enhance leadership and human relations within diverse communities of peoples and conditions.
Students who plan to complete the requirements of the minor should consult the Director of Chicano/Latino Studies.
Requirements for the Minor in Chicano/Latino Studies
The student must complete a total of 15 credits including:
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The following course (3 credits): |
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CLS |
201 |
Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
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Complete three courses from the following (9 credits): |
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At least one course from the College of Social Science: |
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CLS |
490 |
Independent Study in Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
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CLS |
493 |
Internship in Chicano/Latino Studies |
1 to 6 |
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HST |
327 |
History of Mexican Americans in the United States |
3 |
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HST |
383 |
The Caribbean |
3 |
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HST |
384 |
Modern Mexico |
3 |
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PLS |
304 |
Minority Politics |
3 |
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PLS |
392 |
Special Topics in Political Science |
1 to 4 |
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SSC |
399 |
Service Learning and Civic Engagement: Theory and Practice |
1 to 6 |
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At least one course from outside the College of Social Science: |
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ENG |
351 |
Readings in Chicano and Latino Literatures |
3 |
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FLM |
211 |
Documentary History and Theory |
3 |
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FLM |
460 |
Seminar in Digital Film and Emergent Media (W) |
3 |
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GSAH |
230 |
Values, Experience, and Difference in Global Contexts |
3 |
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SPN |
320 |
Cultural Readings and Composition (W) |
3 |
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SPN |
350 |
Introduction to Reading Hispanic Literature (W) |
3 |
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SPN |
412 |
Topics in Hispanic Cultures |
3 |
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SPN |
491 |
Special Topics in Spanish |
3 |
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TE |
101 |
Social Foundations of Justice and Equity in Education |
3 |
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Chicano/Latino Studies 490 and 493 may only be counted once towards the minor. Students enrolling in Film Studies 460, Global Studies in the Arts and Humanities 230, Political Science 392, Spanish 491, Social Science 399, or Teacher Education 101 must have its content approved by the Director of the Chicano/Latino Studies program. |
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The following capstone course (3 credits): |
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CLS |
492 |
Chicano and Latino Studies: Research, Theory and Practice |
3 |