The Latino/a & Latin American Studies major at 17³Ô¹Ï offers a transnational, interdisciplinary approach to studying Latin America and U.S. Latino/a communities. On the 17³Ô¹Ï campus in Los Angeles, you’ll examine the history, culture, migration, and identity of Latino/a and Latin American people across the Americas.
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The 17³Ô¹Ï Latino/a & Latin American Studies Department prepares you to critically examine the societies, cultures, and histories of Latin America, the Caribbean, and Latino/a communities in the United States. The program emphasizes a transnational perspective, exploring how migration, colonialism, race, and cultural exchange shape life across the Americas.
As a Latino/a & Latin American Studies major at 17³Ô¹Ï, you’ll develop proficiency in Spanish while drawing from disciplines such as history, sociology, politics, literature, and cultural studies. Learning extends beyond the classroom through study abroad programs in Latin America or Spain, summer research opportunities, and community-based learning in Los Angeles. Graduates of the 17³Ô¹Ï Latino/a & Latin American Studies undergraduate program pursue careers in education, law, public service, community organizing, public history, health, and business, as well as graduate study.
