Bachelor of Arts in Latina/o Studies

Pace University

Pace University’s interdisciplinary Latina/o studies program leverages New York City’s status as a hub of Latin culture, business, and economy to deepen your understanding of the history, language, literature, and politics of the largest ethno-racial group in the United States. The Latina/o/x population is one of the fastest-growing communities in the United States, with New York City home to over 2.4 million Latinos-one of the largest Hispanic populations of any U.S. city. The Latina/o Studies program at Pace University enables you to explore the rich histories and contemporary lives of Latino communities and how identity shapes the way we see, interpret, and engage with the world. Whether you’re delving into your own heritage or seeking to build bridges across cultures, a degree in Latina/o studies equips you with the skills to make a positive impact.At Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, you’ll benefit from small class sizes, personalized instruction, and a supportive environment led by world-class scholars, writers, and researchers whose work in sociology, anthropology, political science, and the arts explores the Latina/o/x experience. Pace leverages New York City’s role as a global hub of Latina/o/x cultural, economic, and political life to provide unique internship opportunities and immersive cultural experiences. Study everything from pre-colonial history to modern developments surrounding immigration and identity.Housed in the political science department, the Latina/o Studies program is dedicated to the study of Latina/o/x communities, with a strong interest in the socio-political dimensions of US Latina/o/x life, from early colonialism and pre-colonial times, to contemporary developments such as recent Mexican and Southern American immigration to New York City. It builds upon the interdisciplinary nature that is a hallmark of a Pace education, and the applied and real-world application of classroom learning that Dyson College is known for.

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