BA in Chicana and Chicano Studies- Transnational Perspectives in Albuquerque United States | University of New Mexico

The Chicana and Chicano Studies program at UNM is a multidisciplinary initiative rooted in Chicano and Latino scholarship. This program aims to foster analytical insights into Chicano Hispano Mexicano populations through academic instruction, scholarly investigation, and collaborative community projects. Students can pursue an undergraduate degree, minor, or choose between two certificate options while engaging with public events and neighborhood programs. The curriculum and outreach activities concentrate on three key domains: (1) cultural studies of Chicana/o communities, (2) political systems and equity movements, and (3) cross-border dynamics between the U.S. and Mexico. Our course offerings explore diverse themes including gender identity, racial dynamics, artistic expression, social activism, migration patterns, historical narratives, land rights, feminist perspectives, and queer studies. These academic concentrations are delivered bilingually in English and Spanish, with particular emphasis on New Mexico, the Southwestern U.S., and Mexican contexts.

This academic discipline examines the historical development, social structures, governance systems, cultural expressions, and economic conditions of various Hispanic immigrant groups in the U.S. and Canada, encompassing specialized fields like Mexican-American Studies, Cuban American Studies, Puerto Rican Studies, and related areas.