Southwest Studies Minor

The Southwest Studies (SWS) minor offers an expansive undergraduate experience rooted in the intensive study of the peoples, places and landscapes of the Southwest and borderlands region. Studies minoring in SWS will develop a strong intellectual foundation and the practical skills to become engaged and compassionate global citizens committed to lifelong learning.

ABOUT THE MINOR

Research Areas

Political Ecology

Water and Food Security

Apache Sunrise Dance Ceremony

Southwest Folklore

David Yetmen

In The Americas

Border Forensis

Southwest Humanities

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