Latinx Studies, Certificate of Achievement
The Latinx Studies Certificate of Achievement is a program that prepares students to work with rapidly growing Spanish-speaking populations in the U.S. in a variety of settings, including education, retail, medicine, travel, hospitality, community services, and others. The certificate provides students with theoretical and methodological tools to understand and analyze the complexity of Latinx lives in the United States while it prepares students to interact appropriately with Spanish Speaking communities. At the same time, it provides students with skills to be proactive citizens who can address social issues in their communities, as well as work and live competently in diverse settings. This Certificate of Achievement may be a first step to complete the Social Justice Studies: Ethnic Studies AA-T and the Spanish AA-T. This certificate establishes a foundation for further studies in Spanish, Latinx studies, social justice, ethnic studies, education, political science, sociology, world civilization, and other disciplines, as well as for professionals in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors who work with or wish to learn about Latinx communities in the United States to further their career goals.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Analyze the social and cultural experiences, and contributions of Latinxs to society in the United States.
- Identify and analyze appropriate speech and conduct within Spanish-speaking communities in the United States and other Spanish-speaking countries.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| SPAN 1 | Elementary Spanish I | 5 |
| or SPAN 1S | Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers I | |
| SPAN 2 | Elementary Spanish II | 5 |
| or SPAN 2S | Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers II | |
| ETNC/SOCI 13 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| Concentrations | ||
| Select one course from each of the following concentrations (a course can only be used to fulfill one concentration): | 6 | |
| Spanish Concentration | ||
| Sociology of Latinos and Latinas | ||
| Chicanos in American Politics | ||
| History of Mexico | ||
| Literature of the Spanish-Speaking World | ||
| Social Justice Studies Concentration | ||
| Mexican-American and Chicano Art | ||
| Sociology of Latinos and Latinas | ||
| Chicanos in American Politics | ||
| Total Units | 19 | |
Please refer to the graduation requirements section of the Catalog for information about degree and certificate requirements including Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Suggested Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| SPAN 1 or SPAN 1S | Elementary Spanish I or Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers I | 5 |
| ETNC/SOCI 13 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Sociology of Latinos and Latinas or Chicanos in American Politics or History of Mexico or Literature of the Spanish-Speaking World | ||
| Units | 11 | |
| Spring | ||
| SPAN 2 or SPAN 2S | Elementary Spanish II or Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers II | 5 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Mexican-American and Chicano Art or Sociology of Latinos and Latinas or Chicanos in American Politics | ||
| Units | 8 | |
| Total Units | 19 | |