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ONLINE Chicana and Chicano Studies Degree with Emphasis in Transnational Latino Perspectives at the University of New Mexico.

The program is ideal for full-time working individuals, community college students and undocumented students because of the standard tuition for resident and non-resident students. The cost per unit is $321.25 compared to the cost of $600-1000 for other flagship campuses in the U.S. Southwest.

Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Chicana and Chicano Studies. The 36-unit degree completion program provides a comprehensive education in transnational and transborder studies unique to Chicana/o and Latina/o populations in the United States. Learn in a fully online academic environment with highly qualified multidisciplinary faculty. Access first-class facilities and collaborate with community partners. Gain analytical and cultural expertise with the Chicana and Chicano Studies Degree program.

36-unit/hour degree completion requirement

  • CCS 109 Intro to Comparative Ethnic and Global Societies
  • CCS 201 Introduction to CCS
  • SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish
  • CCS 310 Immigration and Assimilation
  • CCS 331 Transnational Feminisms
  • CCS 332 Introduction to Chicana Studies
  • CCS 364 Raza Genders and Sexualities
  • CCS 365 Chicana/o Cultural Studies
  • CCS 384 Community Based Learning in CCS
  • CCS 460 Latinos in a Global Society
  • CCS 480 New Approaches in CCS
  • CCS 490 Advanced Seminar in CCS

UNM CCS Online Degree Highlights

  • Affordability - Receive a flagship university education from a nationally accredited university at a lower cost than other flagship campuses including ASU, UC and UT campuses
  • Accessibility - Access a university education whether you are a full-time student at a community college, full-time working individual, caretaker of family members, or military services personnel
  • Convenience - Complete coursework from any location with access to a computer and internet
  • Cultural Competency - Learn to engage with individuals who have complex and vibrant histories and cultures in the U.S.
  • Convenient Scheduling - Complete the requirements for the major within 12-month or 24-month timeframe from any location and throughout the day, evening and weekend
  • Excellent and Committed Faculty- Work with highly trained faculty who are invested in the success of their students.
  • Dynamic Learning Environment - Engage in innovative, multimedia educational activities
  • Individualized Learning Opportunities - Receive individualized attention from Chicana and Chicano Studies faculty
  • Dual Enrollment - Enroll at UNM while attending a local community college or university campus

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