1. Graduate
  2. Ph.D. MAS

For Current Students

Students in our Doctorate program are officially housed under the Graduate College although your work will be evaluated, analyzed and guided by the faculty of the Mexican American Studies Department.

The Graduate College sets certain minimum and essential requirements for completion of the graduate degree. Students are responsible in satisfying these requirements as well as the requirements of the Mexican American Studies Department. It is recommended that students consult their Advisors and receive approval before advancing to the next step toward their degree(s).

Upon completion of the Masters of Science degree, you will have demonstrated:

  • Critical Analysis and Research Skills: Demonstrate skills in critical analysis of research literature, and design and conduct original research, in the field and across relevant disciplines.
  • Social Justice: Apply Mexican American studies theories to think critically about social justice in the context of Mexican American/Mexican origin communities.
  • Hemispheric Perspective: Contextualize the experiences of Mexican Americans within a broader hemispheric perspective from pre-Columbian to contemporary.

Required Forms

All of the forms required will be submitted online through GradPath which will be routed for approval through the department, your advisor, and the Graduate College. GradPath Forms is accessed through UAccess Student Center under Advising and GradPath. For more information, visit GradPath or contact the MAS Degree Counselor for GradPath Support: Hayley Kral (hayleykral@arizona.edu).

The Responsible Conduct of Research Statement is submitted on GradPath. The form will need to be submited in order to continue on to the other forms.

Students in the Ph.D. program must complete a "Plan of Study" form by the end of the first year in consultation with their Major Advisor. The form is submitted on GradPath.

The Plan of Study Identifies:
1. Transfer Credits: identifies transfer credits the student intends to use from other institutions.
2. UA Courses: identifies courses taken at the UA that the student intends to apply toward their graduate degree
3. Future Courses the student plans to use to satisfy the program requirements.

You can also visit the FAQs page on the Graduate College page. 

Announcement should be submitted on GradPath before your oral exam, once you have set a date, time and location with the approval of your committee.

Announcement should be submitted on GradPath at least 7 business days prior to the Final Oral Examination. Note: Your committee members need at least 3 weeks prior to the exam date to review materials.

  • Results of Comprehensive Exam
  • Doctoral Dissertation Committee Appointment
  • Prospectus/Proposal
  • Announcement of Final Oral Defense
  • Results of Final Oral Defense Proficiency