Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Arts
Coursework Location(s)
Main/Tucson
Areas of Interest
- Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship
- Law, Policy & Social Justice
- Culture & Language
- Education & Human Development
- Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Psychology & Human Behavior
Near the U.S.-Mexico border, Tucson offers a thriving environment in which to deepen your knowledge of the fastest-growing demographic in the nation. Mexican American Studies examines the Mexican American experience as informed by social and health sciences, history, law and humanities. Students in this Bachelor of Arts major gain insight into how government and public policy, minority health disparities, urban planning, law, immigration, language and more affect the Mexican American population. Current U.S. demographic trends show that Mexican Americans live and work in the Southwest, the Midwest and the South, and many of these communities need people who are knowledgeable about the challenges and trajectories of Mexican Americans. Students with this degree are in key positions to inform, direct and contribute to a progressive future
Learning Outcomes
Communication skills; Students will communicate clearly by constructing an evidence-based argument. Critical thinking; Students will demonstrate their ability to apply insights from Mexican American Studies theory/theories to the social context of Mexican American communities in order to create social change based on the role of active contributors and/or public policy. Evidence-based research; Students will analyze evidence-based research to construct a culturally responsive approach to a problem or issue occurring in the Mexican American community/communities. Hemispheric Awareness; Students will show the ability to contextualize Mexican American Studies within a broader hemispheric perspective. Social Justice; Students will demonstrate awareness and knowledge of current and historical social justice issues impacting the Mexican American community/communities.
Sample Courses
- MAS 317: Latin American Immigration and the Remaking of the U.S.
- MAS 433: Mexican and Mexican American Civilization Through Literature
- MAS 425: Topics in Latino Health
Career Fields
- Health care
- International relations
- Business
- Politics
- Education
Level of Math
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Mechanical Engineering
First Year
1st Semester
Credits
ENGL 101 - First Year Composition
3.00
Second Language
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
2nd Semester
Credits
ENGL 102 - First Year Composition
3.00
Math
3.00
Second Language
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Second Year
3rd Semester
Credits
MAS 265 - Culture, Community and Identity
3.00
Second Language
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
Tier II General Education
3.00
Second Language
4.00
MAS Elective
3.00
MAS Elective
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
Third Year
5th Semester
Credits
MAS 317 - Latin American Immigration and the Re-making of the U.S.
3.00
MAS Elective
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
General Elective
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
MAS Elective
3.00
MAS Elective
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
General Elective
3.00
Fourth Year
7th Semester
Credits
MAS Elective
3.00
MAS Elective
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
General Elective
3.00
General Elective
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
MAS 498 - Senior Capstone
3.00
General Elective
3.00
General Elective
3.00
General Elective
3.00