This program lets students start undergraduate studies at ASU while they raise their English proficiency and academic grades. They will take a combination of English language and academic courses, and receive extra support to prepare them for degree-level study in the USA. By successfully completing ASU-USA Pathways, they will earn transferable credits and are guaranteed admission to Year 1 of selected ASU majors.

The BA in Social and Cultural Analysis with a concentration in Latin American studies provides a broad and vibrant framework for studying the diverse societies of Latin America, including diasporic communities, and it presents rich opportunities for cross-cultural study. The program is designed to provide a trans-disciplinary approach to the literature, film, history, politics and culture of both Latin America and Latinas and Latinos living in the United States.