The Mexican American/Latinx Studies Institutional Certificate is an option of focus within the Interdisciplinary Studies, A.A. degree, or can be earned in conjunction with some A.A. degrees outside of Interdisciplinary Studies (contact the Humanities Program for more information).
The specialization in Mexican-American Studies is designed to help students understand Mexican American/Latinx culture from a range of disciplines and perspectives. Students earning this Instutituional Certificate will build a unique foundation for various majors and careers, including elementary education, social and behavioral sciences, health sciences, law, business, public policy, and many others. The Mexican American/Latinx Studies certificate enhances students’ familiarity and understanding of diverse cultures in preparation for employment in an increasingly multi-cultural region.
Students may earn one Associate of Arts in one of the specializations. The requirements below must be completed in addition to the Interdisciplinary Degree requirements in order to complete all program requirements for this specialization.
Program CIP Code: 30.0000
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.
