UMass Boston

Latino Studies Minor

Drive Social Change & Racial Justice Through Latino Studies. 

The Latino Studies Minor at UMass Boston is an ethnic studies program grounded in the histories, experiences, and cultural expressions of Latinx communities in the US. This program fosters a deep understanding of racial justice, ethnic histories, and social dynamics and inspires students to make a difference in the world. 

Through the curriculum, you’ll explore the complexities of how Latinx individuals and communities shape their identities. This program will equip you with the knowledge and perspective you need to make a meaningful impact.

As a student in this program, you’ll have the advantage of personalized advising that aligns your academic goals with your personal and professional aspirations. After finishing, you can use the skills from this program in various careers, including social justice advocacy, community engagement, and public policy.

Expand Your Studies

How to Apply/Declare

Current Undergraduate Students: Declare or change your minor by completing an Undergraduate Program Add/Change form.

Prospective Undergraduate Students: Apply for admission to UMass Boston by completing an application. Start by reviewing the first-year and transfer application pages for important information about requirements, deadlines, and application status checks. Use the links below to apply: 

Apply as a First-Year Student

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Curriculum

Historical Processes Course (3 Credits)

  • AMST 201L - Imagining Latinidad: Historical Trajectories and Everyday Lives 3 Credit(s)

Latinx Community: Communities, Places, and Cultural Identities Course (3 Credits)

Take one course from the list below.

Latinx Community: Cultural Spaces of Latindad Course (3 Credits)

Take one course from the list below.

  • AMST 350L - Race, Class, and Gender: Issues in US Diversity 3 Credit(s)
  • AMST 353L - Borderlands, Diasporas, and Transnational Identities 3 Credit(s)
  • AFRSTY 350L - Race, Class, and Gender: Issues in US Diversity 3 Credit(s)

Electives (9 Credits)

Take three electives from the list below. At least one course must be 300-level or higher.

  • AMST 350L - Race, Class, and Gender: Issues in US Diversity 3 Credit(s)
  • AMST 353L - Borderlands, Diasporas, and Transnational Identities 3 Credit(s)
  • ANTH 273 - Peoples and Cultures of Mesoamerica (Mexico and Guatemala) 3 Credit(s)
  • ANTH 274 - Peoples and Cultures of the Caribbean 3 Credit(s)
  • ANTH 353 - Urban Anthropology 3 Credit(s)
  • ANTH 477 - LLOP Research Seminar 3 Credit(s)
  • LATAM 101 - Latin America: Contemporary Society and Culture 3 Credit(s)
  • PHIL 281 - Special Topics 3 Credit(s)
  • WGS 225L - Latinas in the United States 3 Credit(s)

Completion Requirements

Complete 18 credits from six courses, including one historical processes course, two Latinx Community courses, and three electives.

GPA: A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required from all courses used for the minor.
Pass/fail: No courses taken pass/fail may be applied toward the minor.
Residency: At least five courses for the minor must be completed at UMass Boston.

Contact

Marisol Negrón, Latino Studies Program Director
Wheatley Hall, 5th Floor, Room 56    
617.287.6673
Marisol.Negron [@] umb.edu

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Next Steps

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