Latin American and Latino Studies

Minor

Stetson University's Latin American and Latinx Studies minor explores the histories, cultures, politics and lived experiences of Latin America, the Caribbean and Latinx communities in the United States. The program brings together perspectives from across the humanities and social sciences to explore questions of migration and diaspora, race and ethnicity, culture and identity, power and politics, and the connections among communities across borders.

Why Latin American and Latino Studies at Stetson University?

Experiential learning is at the heart of Stetson's Latin American and Latino Studies minor. Through study abroad programs, internships, Mentored Field Experience, and programming through La Casa Cultural Latina, you'll have opportunities to bring your academic interests into conversation with communities and places in Central Florida and beyond.

The interdisciplinary curriculum draws on fields across the humanities and social sciences, allowing you to approach questions from multiple disciplinary perspectives. You can explore courses in fields such as languages and literature, history, political science, sociology, environmental studies, education, and the arts. The minor offers a flexible way to connect coursework across disciplines while developing a deeper understanding of the diverse histories and experiences that shape the region and its diasporas. 

Related Programs:

• Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies
• Africana Studies
• Asian Studies

“Stetson was the perfect environment for me to grow.”

— Florencia Abelenda '10

Career Outcomes

Latin American and Latinx Studies complements a wide range of majors and career goals. Through interdisciplinary study, you'll develop critical thinking, communication, cultural competence and collaboration skills that can prepare you to work with diverse communities and address global and transnational issues. Career paths include:

• Education and language teaching
• Community engagement and advocacy
• International development and service
• Public policy and government
• Nonprofit and NGO work
• Communications, journalism and media
• Work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities
• Graduate and professional study

Meet the Faculty

As you begin your journey, you will work with some of our distinguished faculty and dedicated professionals who will provide you with personal attention and expert guidance to help you thrive academically and professionally.

• Raisa Ankeny, PhD, New Mexico State University
• Joshua Deckman, PhD, The Pennsylvania State University
• William Chavez, PhD, University of California
• Melissa Parks, PhD, Florida Atlantic University
• Jelena Petrovic, PhD, University of New Mexico
• Ana Servigna, PhD, Syracuse University
• Ruth Yuste-Alonso, PhD, University of Connecticut

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

At Stetson, learning goes beyond the classroom. You'll have opportunities to build real-world experience through internships, research, community engagement and other experiential learning opportunities.

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