2024-25 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Oct 18, 2024  
2024-25 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

Mexican‐American/Latinx Studies - Specialization, I.C.


The Mexican American/Latinx Studies Institutional Certificate is part of the Interdisciplinary Studies, A.A.  degree. The specialization is designed to help you understand Mexican American/Latinx culture from different perspectives. It provides a unique foundation for various majors and careers, including elementary education, social and behavioral sciences, criminal justice, and many others. Additionally, for those pursuing degrees or certificates in various workforce and applied science fields, the Mexican American/Latinx Studies certificate enhances your familiarity and understanding of diverse cultures in preparation for employment in an increasingly multi-cultural region. (All courses are core curriculum courses and will transfer as core to all Texas public universities.)

Students may earn one Associate of Arts in one of the specializations. The requirements below must be completed in addition to Field of Study Curriculum  the Interdisciplinary Degree requirements in order to complete all program requirements for this specialization.

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Cost of Attendance: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/tuition-calculator/

The credit totals are displayed in two key locations: 1. At the end of each semester: You’ll find the total number of credits for that specific semester. 2. At the end of the degree plan: The total number of credits for the entire degree program is listed at the bottom of the plan.

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Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree: 60


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A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.