Mexican American Studies (MAS)
The Department of Mexican American Studies (MAS) at the University of Arizona offers interdisciplinary degree programs designed to study, recover, and disseminate knowledge of the history, culture, and intellectual legacy of Chicanx, Mexican, Indigenous, and Latinx peoples in the United States and across the Américas.
We consider social change imperative for the empowerment of populations who are disproportionately impacted by legacies of colonialism, racism, patriarchy, and their contemporary manifestations.
Undergraduate Programs
Build foundational knowledge on decolonial epistemologies, pedagogies, and scholarship located at the intersections of race, class, gender, and sexuality.
Graduate Studies
Begin your career in research as you become an expert in the social, cultural, and historical legacies of Chicanx, Mexican, Indigenous, and Latinx peoples across the Américas.
Scholarships & Funding
Discover undergraduate scholarships and graduate funding opportunities available to MAS students.
WHAT ARE STUDENTS SAYING ABOUT OUR COURSES?
MAS 265: CULTURE, COMMUNITY AND IDENTITY
I absolutely loved this class! There was so so much valuable and interesting information covered every week. I feel much more knowledgeable on the topic and I am going to continue to dig deeper as I really connected to the information. Dr. O'Leary was phenomenal in her rendering of the class, everything was so well thought of and explained.
MAS 485: MEXICAN/CHICANA WOMEN'S HISTORY
Dr. Tellez pushed us to talk and express our thoughts and provided constructive feedback and guidance. If a student appeared stuck in their thoughts or conversations she would step in and continue the flow of the student leading the class. The students were respectful of each other and respective thoughts of what they shared in class.
MAS 498: CAPSTONE
I feel this class has prepared me for graduate school. Learning about various research methods has helped a lot.
MAS 350: THE CHICANO MOVEMENT
Thank you for a great class! I really enjoyed the variety of materials and the creative projects. It made learning about the Chicano Movement engaging and interesting. I appreciate all the effort you put into making the course.
MAS 425/525: LATINO HEALTH DISPARITIES
I appreciated the content, in particular topics on food insecurity, conversations regarding race and power, and mental health topics in the Latino community, and the opportunity to design community-based interventions based on the material learned.
GET YOUR B.A. DEGREE IN MEXICAN AMERICAN STUDIES THROUGH UA ONLINE
Our Bachelors of Art (B.A.) program in Mexican American Studies is now available for enrollment. 100% Online!
The program is provided through the Online campus at the University of Arizona. Prospective Students will need to submit an application of admissions through the UA Online portal to matriculate into the program.
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LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION? CONNECT WITH DEBBIE MARLOW, UA ONLINE ACADEMIC ADVISOR.
MAS Scholarships!
MAS Scholarships are open for undergraduate and graduate students in our programs.
Scholarships applications for the Academic Year 2024-2025 have closed.
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GRADUATE PROGRAMS!
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Our department is currently accepting applications for our graduate studies programs for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.
Master's Program: ROLLING DEADLINE - January 15, 2025 for Fall 2025 Term
Doctoral Program: Deadline January 15, 2025
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