Overview
The major in Global Latinx studies offers students an interdisciplinary analysis of the Latinx experience from past to present. Located in the department of Modern Languages and Literatures, the program includes modern languages and spans the humanities, the natural sciences, and the social sciences.
Fast Facts
- ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà maintains exchange programs with 5 foreign universities
- Faculty well versed in LatinxÌýculture
- Wide range of opportunities internships at local firms, institutions and NGOs that relate to the LatinxÌýexperience
- San Antonio’s rich culture a perfect backdrop for Global LatinxÌýStudies majors
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What You'll Study
Immerse in the culture, in and outside of the classroom
Faculty
Speaking our language
ÐÔ°®ÌìÌÃ’s large contingent of Spanish-speaking faculty guarantees a learning environment rich in U.S. Latinx literature and culture.
Student Opportunities
Build lasting bridges through service, experience, research and advocacy
Seniors in the program develop portfolios that tie together the interdisciplinary links between at least three different courses. This project...
The program fosters close ties between the University and the Latinx community in San Antonio and beyond through internships, service-learning, and...
Outstanding Graduating Award
The program recognizes one outstanding graduating senior from the Global LatinxÌýStudies major.
Majors are strongly encouraged to participate in the numerous study abroad programs offered by the Center for International Engagement.
When You Graduate
Intercultural, multilingual leaders
Majors leave ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà ready to pursue a wide range of graduate, service, policy, and professional opportunities. These Tigers are valued for their leadership, intercultural capacity, and linguistic fluency.
Careers:
Global Latinx studies majors excel in professions that require a deep understanding of the culture, language, history and other aspects of the Latinx communities.
Graduate Schools or Programs:
- American / Ethnic Studies
- Education
- Health Care Administration
- Law School
- Literature and Culture
- MBA
- Public Policy
- Women and Gender Studies
Career Areas:
- Activism
- Architecture
- Community Organizing
- Doctors Without Borders
- Elected Office
- Health Educators
- Journalism
- Library management
- Marketing and Public Relations
- Non-Profit Organization
- Public and Business Administration
- Public Policy
- Social Work
- Teacher/ Professor
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