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Bachelor of Mexican American Studies at The University of Texas at San Antonio

The University of Texas at San Antonio

United States of America, Helotes

University Rank:#1001

Duration48 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 25,606 / Year

Apply DateJune 1, 2027

Next IntakeNovember 15, 2026

Mexican American Studies

The Mexican American Studies is a Bachelor degree offered by The University of Texas at San Antonio at its main campus in Helotes , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from November 15, 2026.

About Mexican American Studies

Overview UTSA’s Mexican American ProgramThe Mexican American Studies program of The University of Texas at San Antonio draws upon the legacy of Mexican American history and activism to teach, research and analyze its cultural origins and experiences. You’ll learn to critically analyze the legal, economic and social conditions that foster marginalization within Mexican American communities, as well as study the cultural expressions of perseverance and resistance that challenge that oppression. Earning a B.A. in Mexican American Studies will enable you to pursue a career as an educator, researcher, community leader or social advocate, and can also serve as an avenue for further study in graduate school.What You’ll LearnMexican American Studies majors have a large selection of nine concentrations that they can choose from to enhance their learning experience. The concentrations available are Anthropology, Literary and Cultural Studies, History, Communities-Familes-Children, Non-profit Management, Interdisciplinary Studies, Political Science, Sociology and Spanish. Concentrations are declared after you’ve been admitted and have met with your academic advisor. Nearly 80% of MAS majors graduate with dual degrees—one in MAS and the other in a complementary field of their choice.Careers in Mexican American StudiesTop job titles for Mexican American Studies graduates include:Sales RepresentativeAccount ManagerRecruiterLegal AssistantTechnical WriterEvent Planner I want to find another Bachelor Course

Do you hold a strong interest in the early origins, experiences and deeply-held traditions of Mexican Americans? If you’d like to uncover the history and heritage that has helped shape this community’s rich identity, then you may be interested in majoring in the Mexican American Studies program of The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Disciplines

Area & Cultural StudiesHistoryLanguage Studies

Requirements

Academic Requirements

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Other Requirements

1Possess equivalent of a U.S. high school diplomaMinimum 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale)Meet the minimum English language proficiency requirementsSubmit an application on ApplyTexas or Common AppPay a non-refundable $70 application feeSubmit all official (English-translated) transcripts to UTSAIf you have taken the SAT or ACT, please send your scores to us directly from the testing agency

Fee Information

Mexican American Studies

The University of Texas at San Antonio

United States of America, Helotes