Minor in Latinx and Latin American Studies
Demonstrate Your Value to Globally Trending Companies
The northern and southern American continents have been linked since prehistoric times through migration, colonization and trade. Your minor in Latina/Latino American Studies from University of Houston-Clear Lake will augment nearly any major and indicate your broad knowledge of the history and cultural heritage of this diverse people group. You’ll explore topics including the geography of Latin America, the psychology of Latinos and Latinas in the U.S., Peoples of Mexico and Central America, and Texas and the Borderlands.
Opportunities to Change Your Life and Your World
This minor will improve your ability to communicate in written and oral formats, which
will increase your value to the many employers who work with people of Latin American
descent. At the completion of these courses, you can illustrate your ability to advise
and create informed public policy by drawing on your knowledge of Latin American history
and culture.
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Degree Requirements
This degree has a specific set of courses you’ll need to complete before you can graduate from University of Houston-Clear Lake. Learn more about the classes that will help you complete the requirements of this degree.
Latinx and Latin American Studies MinorStudents wishing to declare the Minor in Latina/o and Latin American Studies must meet with an Academic Advisor in the HSH Advising Office to complete the necessary paperwork and to have the Minor added to their degree plan.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Minor in Latinx and Latin American Studies Faculty
Christina Cedillo
Associate Professor of Writing and Rhetoric,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3483
Email: cedilloc@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 1508.12
Stephen Cherry
Professor of Sociology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3434
Email: cherry@uhcl.edu
Office: B2233
Thaís R. S. de Sant'Ana
Assistant Professor of History,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Email: santana@uhcl.edu
Giazú Enciso Domínguez
Assistant Professor of Critical Social Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Email: giazuenciso@uhcl.edu
Office: B2329.13
Christine Kovic
Professor of Anthropology and Cross-Cultural Studies,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3365
Email: kovic@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2617.04
Roberta Leal
Assistant Professor of Social Work,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3495
Email: LealR@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2617
Jennifer Maritza McCauley
Assistant Professor of Literature and Creative Writing,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3372
Email: McCauley@uhcl.edu
Office: B2617.7
Beth Merfish
Department Chair of Liberal Arts and Associate Professor of Art History,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3432
Email: merfish@uhcl.edu
Office: B2121.12
Georgina Moreno
Associate Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3384
Email: morenog@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2121.10
David Moya
Clinical Assistant Professor of Art and Design and Director of Art School for Children
and Young Adults
,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3344
Email: MoyaDa@UHCL.edu
Office: Arbor 1315
Wanalee Romero
Clinical Associate Professor, Director of First-Year Seminar Program, Director of
Women's and Gender Studies
,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3423
Email: romero@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 1508.10
Desdamona Rios
Associate Professor of Social Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3457
Email: rios@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2121.06
Maria Wilson
Assistant Professor,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3379
Email: wilsonm@uhcl.edu
Office: B2617