Mexican American Studies (MS)

Master of Science in Mexican American Studies 

Master of Science

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Arts & Media
• Culture & Language
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Law, Policy & Social Justice
• Social & Behavioral Sciences

Minimum Credit Units1

33 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

This dynamic course of study advances the understanding of the history, culture and intellectual legacy of Mexican, Indigenous, Chicanx and Latinx peoples in the U.S. You will choose from three areas of concentration. The Latino Health and Wellness concentration prepares you to conduct culturally competent health research and develop health programs targeting Latinos. The Historical and Cultural Studies concentration focuses on contemporary scholarship, theory and methodology in anthropology and history. And the Critical Education and Migration Studies concentration provides you with the qualitative and quantitative background necessary to understand and implement policies aimed at Mexican Americans and their communities.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

Application Accept. Rate

100%

Avg. Time-to-degree

2.2025 Years

Department-level

Enrollment % Male

20%

Enrollment % Female

80%

Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities

80%