Minor in
Latin American and
Latino Studies

Minors offer an excellent opportunity to broaden your expertise in a different field of study. By completing 15 credits, you can explore new areas of interest, complement your major, and diversify your academic experience.

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DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS

The Latin American and Latino Studies program offers a minor that engages students in an introductory study of Hispanic Caribbean Heritage, Latin American Civilization, and Latin American History.

Through the study of one of the above areas, in addition to four electives, students with the minor gain exposure to the political, historical, socioeconomic, and cultural scholarship in the field.


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15
Minor Credits
No
Prerequisites
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Minor
Requirements

To obtain a Minor in Latin American and Latino Studies, students must complete 5 courses and a total of 15 credits within the program which can be usefully and easily combined with majors in other departments. Credits must be distributed across one introductory course and four program electives.

Students must meet with a faculty advisor, to declare their intention to minor in Latin American and Latino Studies, to access the full list of available courses, and to discuss the program requirements for declaring a minor. Courses must be chosen in consultation with a departmental advisor.

Featured Courses

These are some of the course offerings within the Latin American and Latino Studies Program that qualify for the 15 credits requirements for a minor in Latin American and Latino Studies.
To view the full list of available and approved courses please visit DegreeWorks or meet with an advisor

LAL10100

Heritage of Hispanic Caribbean (3 credits)
Required Course

LAL12600

Latin American Civilizations
(3 credits) Required Course

LAL10200

Latin American Migration to the U.S.  (3 credits) Required Course


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Contact Us

Any questions?

We’re here to assist! Whether you’re a student, alumni, or part of the community, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Department of Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Programs for more information or support.

 

Department of Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Programs

Latin American and Latino Studies

North Academic Building, Room 6/108C
160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031
p: 212-650-7497

Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am -5.00pm
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Lotti Silber
NAC 7/112B
Dr. Irina Carlota (Lotti) Silber, Professor and Department Chair
isilber@ccny.cuny.edu
Sherrie Baver
6/108 I 212.650.7491
Dr. Sherri Baver, Interim Director, Latin American and Latino Studies
sbaver@ccny.cuny.edu
Gregory Duff Morton
NAC 7/114A
Dr. Gregory Duff Morton, Assistant Professor
gmorton@ccny.cuny.edu
Norma Fuentes-Mayorga
(On Sabbatical)
Dr. Norma Fuentes-Mayorga, Program Director, Latin American and Latino Studies
nfuentes@ccny.cuny.edu