Director: Julie Hempel
Southwestern and Mexican Studies (CSMS) promotes collaborative learning between students and faculty members, with special emphasis on the intersection of Latino and Anglo cultures in Texas and Mexico.
A minor in Southwestern and Mexican studies consists of:
Regional Focus (2 courses)
Course with focus on southwestern United States:
Course with focus on Mexico:
Advanced Elective (1 course)
Course with southwestern US and Mexico focus at 300 level or higher:
Electives (2 courses)
Course with southwestern US and Mexico focus:
Course with southwestern US and Mexico focus:
Language Requirement
Language competency in Spanish through the 202 level is also required.
Other Considerations When Planning for this Minor:
- Disciplinary courses approved for the minor in Southwestern and Mexican studies are listed in the course schedule each term and coded “SW.”
- Courses are regularly offered in the following programs: anthropology, history, English, philosophy, and Spanish.
- Consult with program faculty for course approval.
Total Credits Requirement = 5 course credits