Latino Studies
Undergraduate Programs
Why Should I Minor in Latino Studies?
Students who minor in Latino Studies develop a complex understanding of race and racialization in the United States and the ways Latinas/os/xs forge their cultural, political, diasporic, and economic identities. Each student who minors in Latino Studies receives personalized advising that takes into consideration their academic goals, personal aspirations, and professional development.
Students are required to take (3) required courses and (3) electives. In addition to courses listed as part of the program, students may request that an alternate course fulfill an elective. This flexibility allows students to design a minor in Latino Studies that compliments their major and professional goals.
Students interested in minoring in Latino Studies or enrolling in individual courses should email Latino.Studies@umb.edu.
Student Success Initiatives
The Latino Studies Program and the Gastón Institute have partnered with various areas of the University to support the academic success of Latinx students. Programming includes workshops on various aspects of academic life such as preparing for the Writing Proficiency portfolio, supporting the transition to UMass Boston for transfer students, and mentoring students as you decide on your major and fulfill university requirements.
In summer 2020 Director of CLA Advising Ana Frega, Academic Advisor and Latino Studies Steering Committee member Albis Mejía, and Professor Reyes Coll-Tellechea received funding from the Gastón Institute to develop a series of webinars for Latinx students on academic matters, financial matters, and social and emotional health. Recorded in Spanish with English subtitles, each webinar lasts approximately 25 minutes and includes student testimonials.
The videos are available on the UMass Boston YouTube channel.
Advising
Advising helps you to find the right program and courses, stay on track to graduate, and get ready for a successful career. The Office of Advising Excellence coordinates academic advising across UMass Boston.
Contact
Location: Wheatley Hall, 5th Floor, Room 003
Director: Marisol Negrón
Phone: 617.287.6673
Email: LatinoStudies@umb.edu
Email: Marisol.Negron@umb.edu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Latino-Studies-at-UMass-Boston-108034061856590
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LatinoStUMB
Discord: LatinoStudies#5891
The Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy
The Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy informs policymakers about issues vital to the state’s growing Latino community and provides the information and analysis necessary for effective participation in public policy development. Ever since it was established at UMass Boston in 1989, the institute has consistently documented the Latino experience in Massachusetts through research and publications directed at policy makers, scholarly audiences, and Latino community leaders and institutions.
The Gastón Institute hires undergraduate and graduate students to work on a variety of projects. Learn about the research taking place at the Gastón.
The Latino Leadership Opportunity Program (LLOP)
The Latino Leadership Opportunity Program is an academic enrichment and leadership development program offered by the Gastón Institute for UMass Boston undergraduate students. The LLOP offers undergraduate training in applied research and public policy analysis. Students in the program enroll in a research seminar where they enhance their analytical and leadership skills, learn how public policy is created, become proficient in public speaking, build strong teamwork abilities, meet with policymakers, and receive course credit for their successful completion of the program. This program has a strong history of success: many graduates are now employed in public policy positions or are enrolled in competitive graduate programs. Latino Studies minors who enroll in the LLOP receive credit toward a requirement.
To learn more about LLOP or apply to enroll in the research seminar contact Lorna.Rivera@umb.edu.
Casa Latinx
Established in 1989, Casa Latinx is a nonprofit student organization at UMass Boston dedicated to providing cultural, social, and academic support to students and community members. We are an all inclusive organization, our doors and resources are open to the entire student body. At Casa Latinx we believe the success of one is success for us all, we must work together to inspire positive change in nuestra Casa!