The Honors Program in Chicano/Latino Studies is designed to allow undergraduates to pursue independent research and write an honors thesis on topics of their choice under the guidance of Chicano/ Latino Studies faculty members. Research Projects typically involve a combination of library research, data analysis, and field research.
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Applications for 2025/2026 are available here.
Deadline: 5:00pm on Monday, May 5, 2025
Eligibility
- The program is open to all senior level Chicano/Latino Studies majors.
- Grade point average of 3.3 or better overall, with 3.5 in Chicano/ Latino Studies courses (at least five courses).
- Prior completion of or concurrent enrollment in the following courses is strongly
recommended:
- Chicano/Latino Studies 101 (Research in the Latino Community)
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- Chicano/Latino Studies 102W (Chicano/Latino Research Seminar)
Requirements:
- Enrollment in Chicano/Latino Studies H190A-B-C
- Completion of an honors thesis with a Chicano/Latino Studies Faculty member.
Contact: For additional information, please contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Anita Casavantes Bradford acasavan@uci.edu
Timeline for completing the Honors Program
Before applying (Spring of Junior Year) |
Senior Year - Fall |
Senior Year - Winter |
Senior Year - Spring |
| Connect with a Chicano/Latino Studies professor willing to serve as your research project advisor and prepare an abstract. | Enroll in Chic/Lat H190A and write a proposal. Field work for the project may begin
during this quarter. |
Begin or continue your research by enrolling in Chc/Lat H190B. | Enroll in Chc/Lat H190C and complete a senior honors thesis. |