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Overview Gain a deeper understanding of the historical development and cultural experience of the fastest growing population in the United States: Mexican Americans. Emphasizing community engagement and culturally-based education, the Mexican American Studies - Social Studies Secondary Teaching program from University of Northern Colorado offers extensive opportunities to learn by doing, such as:Teaching Mexican American culture as part of an after-school arts program at Dos Rios Elementary School.Taking part in faculty-sponsored and scholarly-based cultural events such as the celebration of Día de los Muertos and the Chicana/o Festival de Artes.Conducting interviews with former Mexican farm laborers still living in the area as part of the Colorado Bracero Project.Gaining hands-on experience via numerous internship opportunities at local businesses, agencies, schools and hospitals.Small classes are guided by top faculty who are native speakers of the Spanish language, many of whom have experience living in bilingual and bicultural homes. There’s also our vibrant Mexican American Studies Club that allows you to converse with students in the same major and celebrate the culture.Prepare to teach social studies to culturally diverse students at the middle and secondary levels. With an interdisciplinary focus that includes contributions and perspectives of people of Mexican American origin, the Secondary Teaching emphasis offers valuable student teaching and field experiences through the UNC partner school program.Your Future in Mexican American StudiesAccording to the Pew Research Center, the Latino population, already the nation’s largest minority group, will triple in size and will account for most of the nation’s population growth from 2005 through 2050. Much of this population will originate from our closest neighbor, Mexico. With a rich understanding of Mexican culture, you’ll be well positioned to help shape the political, economic and educational future of the United States. I want to find another Bachelor Course

Explore Mexican American culture and history while gaining knowledge and skills you can apply to diverse careers in the Mexican American Studies - Social Studies Secondary Teaching program from University of Northern Colorado.

Disciplines

HistoryTeaching

Requirements

Academic Requirements

gpa

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 72

Other Requirements

1The $60 non-refundable application fee can be paid using a VISA, MasterCard or Discover card.Official high school transcripts and graduation certificatesUndergraduate applicants are expected to meet a 2.5 GPA equivalentPlease provide a clear, high resolution photocopy of the bio-page (photo-page) of your passport

Mexican American Studies - Social Studies Secondary Teaching