The Mexican American Studies Program at NVC prepares students to learn about the world through Mexican American experiences in the United States and the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands and through the study of history, literature, art, politics, and more. Mexican American Studies and other Ethnic Studies programs/courses prepare students to live, work, and thrive in an increasingly multicultural/multi-ethnic national and global society. We encourage students to see themselves as powerful holders and creators of knowledge and agents of positive change in the world. Many of our students transfer to the University to continue their education to earn advanced degrees including Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Masters of Arts (M.A), Masters in Social Work (M.S.W.), Juris Doctorate (J.D.), Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) and Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.). The Associate of Arts is designed as the equivalent of the first half of a Baccalaureate Degree. This is a general plan and may or may not satisfy the requirements of a specific transfer university. Please check with your advisor for specific transfer requirements.