The Latinx Studies Undergraduate Certificate Program is designed for students who have an interest in Latinx studies, regardless of major or college affiliation. It utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to examining the experiences, cultures, and social conditions of Latinx communities in the United States.
Latinx Studies Courses
LATINX 101 Introduction to Latino Studies
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Analyses of the historical and structural forces which have shaped the experience of Latinos in the U.S., including the relationship between Latinos and social institutions.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: CD, SS
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 192 First-Year Seminar:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
General Education Requirements: HU
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 199 Independent Study
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Independent study under supervision of faculty or academic staff member. For further information, consult dept chair.
Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: Retakable to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2009, Fall 2008.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 201 Special Topics in U.S. Latino Studies:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Interdisciplinary topics central to U.S. Latino studies.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 267 The History of Latinos in the United States
3 cr. Undergraduate.
History and culture of Latinos in the United States from the colonial period to the present; emphasis on Mexican American, Puerto Rican, and Cuban experiences.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: HIST 267 and LATINX 267 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
General Education Requirements: CD, HU
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2023, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 279 Introduction to U.S. Latino/a Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Latino/a American literature with a focus on region, genre, theme, or period.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. English 279 & Latino 279 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
General Education Requirements: CD, HU
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 289 Internship in Latino Studies, Lower Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of Latino Studies in business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: 2.50 GPA and consent of supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. Retakable to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 296 UROP Apprenticeship
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff.
Prerequisites: acceptance to UROP; prior or conc reg in UROP seminar.
Course Rules: One credit for 45 hrs research. Retakable to 9 cr max in any combination of UROP apprenticeship courses. Not open to jrs & srs.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 297 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work levels, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 299 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 301 Advanced Topics in U.S. Latino Studies:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced-level interdisciplinary topics central to U.S. Latino studies.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 323 Perspectives on Latino Communities
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Sociological analysis of the experiences of Latinos. Examination of immigration and mode of incorporation from theoretical perspectives. Emphasis on Chicanos, Cubans, and Puerto Ricans.
Prerequisites: junior standing or higher and completion of a prior SOCIOL course; or consent of the instructor. Open to special students.
Course Rules: LATINX 323 and SOCIOL 323 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
General Education Requirements: CD, SS
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 374 Survey of U.S. Latino/a Literature
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A general, representative study of U.S. Latino/a literature.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: English 374 & Latino 374 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
General Education Requirements: CD
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 489 Internship in Latino Studies, Upper Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of Latino Studies in business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: junior standing; 2.50 GPA and consent of supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. Retakable to 6 cr max.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 497 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 499 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 523 Studies in U.S. Latino/a Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Critical study of themes, figures, aspects, trends, etc. in U.S. Latino/a Literature.
Prerequisites: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. English 523 & Latino 523 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prerq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
General Education Requirements: CD
Last Taught: Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 699 Advanced Independent Study
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced level independent work under the supervision of a Latino Studies faculty or academic staff member.
Prerequisites: jr st; 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Associate Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max in any combination of LACS/Latino 698, LACS 699, and Latino 699.
Last Taught: Spring 2009.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/