Latin American and Latino/a Studies

The goals of the Minor in Latin American and Latino/a Studies are to provide students with key concepts, information, and a foundation of knowledge rooted in several academic disciplines, to examine the social, political, and cultural challenges of Latin America, the Caribbean, and U.S. Latino/a populations, and to foster a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment by focusing on the interrelations between the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, and its descendant populations

Why Study Latin American and Latino/a Studies?

The field of Latin American studies observes the history, culture, and politics of both Latin America and Latin Americans across the globe.

Application Information

Minors can only be declared by current Illinois State students. Current students can use the Apply to Your Program tool on My.IllinoisState.edu.

Application Period

Applications for the Latin American and Latino/a Studies minor are always being accepted.

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