BA in Chicano/Latino Studies (Honors) in Irvine United States | University of California Irvine

The Chicano/Latino Studies Honors Program enables undergraduate students to conduct independent research and compose an honors thesis on subjects they select, with mentorship from faculty in the Chicano/Latino Studies department. Projects generally incorporate library research, data examination, and fieldwork. This opportunity is available to senior Chicano/Latino Studies majors maintaining a minimum 3.3 overall GPA and a 3.5 GPA in at least five Chicano/Latino Studies courses. Completing CHC/LAT 101 beforehand or concurrently is strongly advised. Fulfilling the Honors Program requirements, including the honors thesis, meets the upper-division writing prerequisite.

While Honors Program coursework begins in the senior year, students are encouraged to secure a faculty advisor during their junior year spring quarter by presenting a project abstract outlining their research objectives and importance.
Chicano/Latino Studies is an interdisciplinary field offering undergraduate and graduate students insights into the past and present experiences of U.S. Latino populations. These communities encompass individuals with roots in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and other Latin American and Caribbean countries. The program cultivates understanding of Chicano/Latino contributions across language, history, culture, literature, sociology, anthropology, politics, social ecology, health, medicine, and creative arts (including visual arts, dance, theater, film, and music). The department provides a Bachelor of Arts in Chicano/Latino Studies, an undergraduate minor, and a graduate specialization.