HOFSTRA COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
Exploring the Past, Present, and Future
Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) at Hofstra University is an interdisciplinary program offering courses on Latin America, the Caribbean, and related U.S. diasporas. Drawing on faculty across the University, the program includes senior seminars, independent study, and study abroad opportunities.
Through the study of the region’s geography, politics, economies, histories, and cultures, students gain a strong understanding of Latin America and the Caribbean and their global connections. A LACS major or minor prepares students for careers in fields such as business, law, communications, government, NGOs, environmental organizations, and beyond.
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
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The Student Experience
Career Potential
Through the study of geography, politics, economies, history, culture, and literature, Latin American and Caribbean Studies majors gain a deep understanding of the region and its relationships with the United States and Europe. This global perspective is essential in today’s interconnected world, shaped by migration and cultural diversity.
A LACS major or minor prepares students for careers in fields such as business, law, communications, government, nonprofit and environmental organizations, and travel.
Among Hofstra arts and humanities graduates from 2022–2023, 87% reported being employed or pursuing graduate study within one year of graduation, with most employed alumni securing positions within three months. The median self-reported annual salary was $56,000.
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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.
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