The Latin American and Latino/a Studies program offers an undergraduate minor. Students have the opportunity to learn from and work with a dedicated and diverse faculty, participate in events, and take advantage of many study abroad programs.
The Latin American and Latino Studies program is central to the university's mission to promote an understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures and communities. Our program seeks to stimulate and facilitate instruction, research, and outreach activities related to Latin American, the Caribbean, and Latino communities in the United States. It enhances any major and prepares students to be fully engaged participants in a global society.
The Latin American and Latino Studies program is a multidisciplinary community of scholars committed to building cultural bridges between the university and the Americas. We are engaged in innovative scholarship, teaching, and outreach that fosters new knowledge about Latin America, the Caribbean, and Latinos. We collaborate with other units on campus to provide service and outreach programs and opportunities. Our students are encouraged to seek a more complex understanding of the connections between our local communities and the world.
