In Mexican-American Studies, an innovative course, students learn about the history and cultural contributions of Mexican Americans. Students will explore history and culture from an interdisciplinary perspective. They will have opportunities to interact with relevant film, literature, art, and other media. The course emphasizes developments in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, but students will also engage with developments prior to the twentieth century.

"My experience in Mexican-American studies class was very good. It meant a lot to me that there is a class that specifically focuses on Mexican-American culture and the experiences and history of my people. One thing in particular that I really enjoyed was that the class starts from the very beginning going back to the Incan, Aztec and Maya civilizations." (Daniela Perez, c/o 2021).

Students will learn about the history, geography, culture and influences of early Mexicans and Mexican-Americans in the US and how this growing group is shaping America. They will learn through choice and variety that emphasizes group work and collaboration with peers.