UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS, MINORS, AND ASSOCIATED AREAS OF STUDY
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES CHICANO/LATINO STUDIES Chicano/Latino Studies is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide undergraduate students with an opportunity to examine the historical and contemporary experiences of Americans of Latin American origin. This diverse population includes people who trace their heritage to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and many other Latin American and Caribbean nations. The curriculum seeks to provide an awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of the language, history, culture, literature, sociology, anthropology, politics, social ecology, health, medicine, and creative (art, dance, drama, film, music) accomplishments in Chicano/Latino communities. Many career opportunities exist for students who graduate with a B.A. degree in Chicano/Latino Studies, such as service with national and international organizations which seek knowledge of American multicultural society in general, and of Chicano/Latino peoples and cultures in particular; positions as area specialists with state and federal government agencies; careers in the private sector with corporations or private organizations which have a significant portion of their activities in the U.S. and Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, and other Latin American countries; and positions of service and leadership within Chicano/Latino communities such as education, human services, law, health fields, journalism, and public policy. Students may also continue their education and pursue professional or graduate degrees. Employers and admission officers understand that many of their employees and graduates will one day work in communities with significant Chicano/Latino populations, and for this reason they give due consideration to applicants who have in-depth knowledge of Chicano/Latino culture. - From the 2007-2008 UCI General Catalogue |
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