Cultural Studies, Certificate
Program Description
The cultural studies certificate program challenges students to investigate culture and individual experiences, social relations and power structures, and discover approaches to the challenges of today’s world. Students with cultural studies training prepare for graduate study and for work in business, government agencies, law enforcement, nonprofit organizations, and any other organization seeking to better serve its community members.
Upon completion of this certificate students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the core concepts of Black Studies, Mexican-American Studies, and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
- Demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the social and cultural concepts of race, ethnicity, and gender and analyze the factors that have contributed to the shaping of these social constructs.
- Demonstrate the importance of a cultural studies concepts to contemporary or historical issues and settings.
Program Requirements
The Cultural Studies Certificate Program requires 16 hours of coursework:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MXAS 1305 | Introduction to Mexican American Studies | 3 |
| BLKS 2300 | Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| WGST 3301 | Introduction to Women and Gender Studies | 3 |
| Two more courses from approved list of courses in BLKS, LMAS, MXAS, and WGST minors. Consult with advisor for advisor approved courses. | 6 | |
| Topics in University Studies (Archival Research Project strongly recommended) | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Course Sequencing:
Students completing the program in one year:
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| MXAS 1305 | Introduction to Mexican American Studies | 3 |
| BLKS 2300 | Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| One approved elective from BLKS, MXAS, or WGST | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| WGST 3301 | Introduction to Women and Gender Studies | 3 |
| One approved elective from BLKS, MXAS, or WGST | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Students completing the program in two years:
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| MXAS 1305 | Introduction to Mexican American Studies | 3 |
| BLKS 2300 | Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| WGST 3301 | Introduction to Women and Gender Studies | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| One approved elective from BLKS, MXAS, or WGST | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| One approved elective from BLKS, MXAS, or WGST | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |