Overview

The BA program in Transborder Chicano and Latino Studies at Arizona State University 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.

Career opportunities

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Latinas/os in the U.S.
Transborder Society and Culture
The Expressive Culture of Latin America and the Caribbean
Transborder Theory
Folklore of the Southwest
Mexican American History to 1900
Mexican American History Since 1900
Latinx Cultural Studies
Arizona, Immigration, Latinos and Politics
Gender, Culture, and Development
Latina/o Literature
Latinos In Hollywood

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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International: Application priority deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

First-year students must have a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) from a secondary school.
Must have three years of high school work (If you are currently in high school, ASU needs to see 9–11 grade work. If you have completed high school then ASU needs to see 10–12 grade work).
Must have and present a completed high school diploma or certificate.

To apply:

Complete the undergraduate application for admission.
Submit the nonrefundable application fee.
Have official transcript(s) and examination results sent directly from your school(s) or exam board to Admission Services. Provide English translations of all documents not issued in English.
Provide evidence of English language proficiency.
Submit your ACT or SAT scores (optional).
Submit your student visa application.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37202 USD / year

≈ 37202 USD / year
Out-of-State

34014 USD / year

≈ 34014 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11822 USD / year

≈ 11822 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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