Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) at Hofstra University offers a wide array of courses on Latin America, the Caribbean, and related diasporas in the United States. This interdisciplinary program features courses from departments throughout the University, and it also offers senior seminars and opportunities for independent coursework and study abroad.
By studying the geography, politics, economies, histories, cultures, and literatures of Latin American and Caribbean countries, LACS majors develop a solid knowledge of the region and its relations with both the United States and Europe. This knowledge is indispensable in this modern era of integrated economies and societies, increasingly shaped by immigration and the coexistence of diverse cultures.
A LACS major or minor would be an asset to any student planning a career in business, law, communications, travel, government, nongovernment organizations, environmental organizations, and other areas.
Programs and Courses
Hofstra undergraduate students now have two exciting options available to them - the major and minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS).
If your future plans include working in the following fields, you may want to consider an LACS major or minor:
Education
International business
Law
Government
(including immigration, foreign affairs, and diplomacy)
Nongovernment organizations
BA Major in Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Latin American and Caribbean Studies Undergraduate Courses
Outside the Classroom
The Student Experience
About the Program
Latin American and Caribbean Studies is an interdisciplinary program that offers a wide array of courses on Latin America, the Caribbean, and related diasporas in the United States. The program coordinates courses from departments throughout the University; it also offers senior seminars and opportunities for independent coursework.
Career Potential
By studying the geography, politics, economies, histories, cultures, and literatures of Latin American and Caribbean countries, LACS majors develop a solid knowledge of the region and its relations with both the United States and Europe. This knowledge is indispensable in this modern era of integrated economies and societies, increasingly shaped by immigration and the coexistence of diverse cultures.
A LACS major or minor would be an asset to any student planning a career in business, law, communications, travel, government, nongovernment organizations, environmental organizations, and other areas.
Among 2019-2020 Hofstra graduates who majored in the arts and humanities, 89% of survey respondents reported that within one year of graduation they were employed and/or attending or planning to attend graduate school. Among those Hofstra graduates who majored in the arts and humanities and who reported salary, the median annual self-reported salary was $41,000.
Alumni outcomes data is based on the results of Hofstra’s annual Alumni Outcomes Survey and other reliable sources. Of the 1,425 undergraduate students who graduated between August 2019-May 2020, data was collected via surveys and other reliable sources resulting in knowledge about the outcomes for 69% of the 2019-2020 undergraduate alumni. Salary data is self-reported voluntarily by students and is based upon a 47% response rate for full-time employed undergraduate survey respondents. Salary figures only include annual base salary. They do not include bonus, commission or any other guaranteed compensation.