Latin American and Latiné Studies Minor

The Latin American & Latine Studies Minor (LALS) addresses a critical need for students seeking an engaging interdisciplinary experience focused on the academic study of Latine and Latin American communities. By merging the strengths of USF’s existing Latin American Studies (LAS) and Chicanx Latinx Studies (CLS) programs, the proposed LALS Minor offers students a unique opportunity to cultivate an informed understanding of the complex historical, cultural, and social fabric of these transnational communities. Studying these communities across their local and global contexts empowers students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and experiences to thrive in an increasingly diverse world. LALS students develop foundational assets for a wide range of career paths, from education, healthcare, business, and law to public service and non-profit work.  

Latin American & Latine Studies minors from any major are also eligible to apply to the Latin American & Latiné Studies/Migration Studies (4+1), BA/BS/MA   program.