Latin American, Caribbean and U.S. Latinx Studies
UWM students interested in pursuing advanced knowledge about the varied cultures, histories, languages, and origins that are included within Latino/a populations have multiple programs to choose from: a bachelor's degree in Latin American, Caribbean, and U.S. Latin@ Studies; an accelerated bachelor's and master's program in Latin American, Caribbean, and U.S. Latin@ Studies and either French translation or Spanish translation; or a certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
UWM students in any of the Latin American, Caribbean, and U.S. Latin@ Studies (LACUSL) programs learn about the many different histories, cultures, and modern issues of Latinx peoples from all three regions - Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States. It is among a small handful of programs nationwide to explore both Latinx communities in the U.S. as well as those in Latin America and the Caribbean; most programs focus on one or the other. Coursework spans several departments, including history, sociology, the arts, political science, anthropology, languages and literature, giving students many different lenses through which to look.
Many students choose this major because they intend to work with the Latin@ population in some way. They may be going into health services, education, manufacturing, business, nonprofit work, social services, trade, or government work. Regardless of industry, they understand that the impact of globalization is growing and they recognize the increasing importance of Latin American countries and Latinx communities in the U.S. as political and economic forces.
Students more interested in the experience of Latinx communities within the United States might find our certificate in Latino Studies well-suited to their personal and professional goals. A certificate is similar to a minor in terms of number of credits, but it draws on classes from many different subject areas. Students can expect to take classes from history, English, Spanish, educational policy, and sociology. Students more interested in learning about the regions and peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean should explore the certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies in more detail.
Both certificates are excellent complements to other majors both within the College of Letters & Science as well as professional degrees such as business, education, nursing or health sciences.
Download our handouts to the right to learn more about the three different options.
Future Students contact an L&S admissions counselor at (414) 229-7711 or let-sci@uwm.edu. All other inquiries can be directed to the department.
c/o UWM Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Northwest Quadrant B2484