MASMING - Mexican American Studies

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A total of 12 MAS graduate units are required for completion of the Ph.D. minor in Mexican American Studies. All required units of credit must be at the graduate level at the University of Arizona or at an accredited institution in consultation with the Minor Advisor.

MAS Core Course Overview:
Minimum credits:                           12 units
Course Work:
Foundation: MAS 695A                   3 units
Core Courese (6 MAS Courses)     9 units

Recommended courses for doctoral student:
MAS 505 – Traditional Indian Medicines 
MAS 508 – Mexican American Cultural Perspectives
MAS 509 – Mexican Immigration
MAS 510 – Socio-Cultural Determinants of Health 
MAS 525 – Latino Health Disparities (not applicable if MAS 425 has been taken)
MAS 530 – Latina/o Adolescence
MAS 565 – Critical Race Theories
MAS 575A - Education of Latinos (not applicable if MAS 475A has been taken)
MAS 585 – Mexicana/Chicana Women’s History (not applicable if MAS 485 has been taken)
MAS 535 – Mexican Tradition Medicine
MAS 580A - Advanced Research Methods
MAS 560 – Chicano Historiography
MAS 570 – The Feminization of Migration: Global Perspectives

Students should consult with their Minor Advisor in regards to the courses they should register for to satisfy the requirements. If you have questions about when courses will be scheduled, please contact the Program Coordinator. 

Students are more than welcomed to register for more MAS courses as electives to further their knowledge and expertise on a subject. If there is a course not listed, please consult with your Minor Advisor about adding it onto your Plan of Study. See below for courses offered as an elective option within our department.

Recommended courses for doctoral student:
MAS 505 – Traditional Indian Medicines 
MAS 508 – Mexican American Cultural Perspectives
MAS 509 – Mexican Immigration
MAS 510 – Socio-Cultural Determinants of Health 
MAS 525 – Latino Health Disparities (not applicable if MAS 425 has been taken)
MAS 530 – Latina/o Adolescence
MAS 565 – Critical Race Theories
MAS 575A - Education of Latinos (not applicable if MAS 475A has been taken)
MAS 585 – Mexicana/Chicana Women’s History (not applicable if MAS 485 has been taken)
MAS 535 – Mexican Tradition Medicine
MAS 580A - Advanced Research Methods
MAS 560 – Chicano Historiography
MAS 570 – The Feminization of Migration: Global Perspectives

The MAS Minor advisor will be present for the Qualifying Exam, Comprehensive Examinations and the Final Disseration Defense for the student's primary Ph.D. program. If you have any questions please contact the Director of Graduate Studies and/or the Program Coordinator.

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.