Add a Minor in Latina/o/x Studies
Latina/o/x studies offers an interdisciplinary perspective on the history, culture, politics, and experiences of the Latina/o/x population in the United States. This population is now the largest minority group in the United States, and by the year 2060, it is expected that approximately one third of the U.S. population will be Latina/o/x.
The Latina/o/x studies minor helps to prepare undergraduates for careers in medicine, public health, social work, business, education, and the arts, and to respond to the changing demographics of the United States. Courses in Latina/o/x studies introduce the peoples who have had a long-term presence in the United States and in the Midwest and who are increasingly neighbors, classmates, and coworkers.
Requirements
The minor in Latina/o/x studies requires a minimum of 15 semester hours, including 12 semester hours taken at the University of Iowa. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 in all courses for the minor and in all UI courses for the minor. Coursework in the minor may not be taken pass/nonpass. A maximum of 6 semester hours of work for another University of Iowa major, minor, or certificate may be counted toward the minor.
Coursework requirements
| Title | Hours |
|---|---|
| Foundation course | 3 |
| Historical and Cultural Approaches courses | 6 |
| Comparative and Transnational Topics course | 3 |
| One additional course from either: Historical and Cultural Approaches courses, Comparative and Transnational Topics courses, or The Independent Project in Latina/o/x Studies | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
Learning outcomes
- Awareness of the historic contributions of Latina/o/x to the United States
- Situate contemporary Latina/o/x within the broader U.S. cultural histories
- Broaden students’ understandings of the intersectional complexities of immigration, culture, and politics
- Empower students to work toward social justice
Available courses by semester
The availability of courses that satisfy requirements for the minor changes from semester to semester. Declared Latina/o/x Studies students will receive an email each semester prior to early registration with a list of available courses that count toward the minor. If you have any questions about which courses may count toward the minor, or if you wish to request approval of a course for the Latina/o/x Studies minor that is not currently on the approved list, please contact latinx-studies@uiowa.edu.
Independent Project in Latina/o/x Studies
The Latina/o/x Studies Program offers students the opportunity to earn credit for independent work with a University of Iowa faculty member. Independent projects must be approved by the Latina/o/x Studies Program prior to student registration.
Resources
University of Iowa Latina/o/x resources
Community resources
- Center for Worker Justice
- CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank
- Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice
- Iowa Spanish Helpline/ Linea de Ayuda en Iowa
- League of United Latin American Citizens of Iowa
- Office of Latino Affairs/ Iowa Department of Human Rights
- State Data Center of Iowa — Latinos in Iowa: 2022
- United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties
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