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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 Minor

Students 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

University of Houston-Clear Lake

2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600

About UHCL


Minor in Latinx and Latin American Studies Faculty

Christina Cedillo
Christina V. Cedillo

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

Christina Cedillo Faculty Bio

Stephen Cherry
Stephen Cherry

Stephen Cherry

Professor of Sociology,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3434
Email: cherry@uhcl.edu
Office: B2233

Stephen Cherry Faculty Bio

Julio Covarrubias-Cabeza

Julio Covarrubias-Cabeza

Assistant Professor of Philosophy,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Email: CovarrubiasC@uhcl.edu

Julio Covarrubias-Cabeza Faculty Bio

Thaís R. S. de Sant'Ana
Thais R.S. de Sant'Ana

Thaís R. S. de Sant'Ana

Assistant Professor of History,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Email: santana@uhcl.edu

Thaís R. S. de Sant'Ana Faculty Bio

Giazú Enciso Domínguez
Giazú Enciso Domínguez

Giazú Enciso Domínguez

Assistant Professor of Critical Social Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Email: giazuenciso@uhcl.edu
Office: B2329.13

Giazú Enciso Domínguez Faculty Bio

Christine Kovic
Christine Kovic

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

Christine Kovic Faculty Bio

Roberta Leal
Roberta Leal

Roberta Leal

Assistant Professor of Social Work,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3495
Email: LealR@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2617

Roberta Leal Faculty Bio

Jennifer McCauley
Jennifer McCauley

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

Jennifer Maritza McCauley Faculty Bio

Beth Merfish
Beth Merfish

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

Beth Merfish Faculty Bio

Georgina Moreno
Georgina Moreno

Georgina Moreno

Assistant Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3384
Email: morenog@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 2109.17

Georgina Moreno Faculty Bio

David Moya

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

David Moya Faculty Bio

Wanalee Romero
Wanalee Romero

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

Wanalee Romero Faculty Bio

Desdamona Rios
Desdamona Rios

Desdamona Rios

Associate Professor of Social Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3457
Email: rios@uhcl.edu
Office:  Bayou 2121.06

Desdamona Rios Faculty Bio

Maria Wilson
Maria Wilson

Maria Wilson

Assistant Professor,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3379
Email: wilsonm@uhcl.edu
Office: B2617

Maria Wilson Faculty Bio