Professor Romero

Mexican American Studies & Research Center

University of Arizona

 

Undergraduate Courses

bulletMAS 280: Social Perspectives in Mexican American Studies

Description:  Introduction to Mexican American studies from a psychological perspective. Theory, research methods, interpretation and impact upon the Mexican American community.

bulletMAS 365: Latinos/as: Emerging Contemporary Issues

 Description:  Using a comparative and multi-disciplinary focus this course critically examines major issues in Latino/a scholarship. Major topics include: immigration, ethnic identity, class, public health issues, creation and maintenance of the construction of race, gender, and sexuality.

Graduate Courses

bulletMAS 587: Chicana Gender Perspectives

Description: This courses focuses on the study of intersections of ethnicity/race, class and gender as studied by Chicana feminists.  An overview of the psychological study of gender is provided with a focus on theories of gender socialization, identity formation, and gender roles.

Relevant Links for Students

bulletMexican American Studies Undergraduate Major & Minor Requirements
bulletMexican American Studies Master's Program
bulletUniversity of Arizona Honor's College
bulletIndependent Studies Proposal Form
bulletHandbook for Students Interested in Applying to Graduate Programs
bulletUniversity of Arizona Chicano/Hispano Student Resource Center

Writing Resources

The following links have resources for scientific writing including annotated bibliographies, APA style referencing, academic paper writing, thesis writing, and local tutoring. These are useful links for both undergraduate and graduate students. 

bulletAnnotated Bibliographies web link
bulletAPA style referencing web link
bulletDr. Romero's scientific paper rubric handout
bulletDr. Romero's academic writing suggestions handout
bulletUniversity of Arizona Writing Center web link with free tutoring and workshops
bulletUniversity of Arizona Writing Resource web link
bulletThesis Writing web link

For Graduate Students: On maintaining balance

bulletAPA graduate student link for balance and self-care
bulletChicana graduate student blogs: Chicanas on the Verge
bulletAPA graduate student survival guide
bulletDon't forget to laugh: Ph.D. comics by Jorge Cham