Overview

The Chicana and Latina Studies program of Loyola Marymount University is committed to engage students in a transformative education that promotes a critical understanding of the complex and intersecting systems of power and privilege that have historically shaped Chicana/o and Latina/o communities in the US.

We foster a socially and intellectually engaged environment that prepares students as leaders in a society that is increasingly diverse, and which requires expertise bout racial, ethnic, gender, sexuality, political, and social differences.

Why Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies?

You gain a broad education. Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies at LMU includes several fields: Literature and Cultural Studies, History, Political Science, Education, Comparative Ethnic Studies, and Media Studies. The skills you acquire provide the flexibility to work in almost any field.

You gain a competitive edge. In today’s global economy, you need a broader awareness of the world and expertise in questions of diversity. Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies provides you with a competitive edge, preparing you for meaningful and critical interactions with diverse populations--both locally and globally.

You learn about yourself and your community. An interdisciplinary academic focus encourages you to dig deeper, to challenge your understanding of people, cultures, places and events and uncover new information. We encourage self-reflection, and support life-long education and foster commitment to working for social justice, not just talking about it.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies

Chicana/o History

Survey of Chicana/o-Latina/o Literature

Contemporary Urban Chicana/o and Other Latina/o Issues

Chicana/o Cultural Production

Guadalupe, Queen of the Américas

Immigration and Los Angeles

The Politics of California

Latina Feminist Theory

Modern Latin America

History of Mexico

The Chicana/o Southwest

Chicana/os-Latina/os in Film and Mass Media

Chicana/o Consciousness

Independent Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Be sure to include the $60 application fee.

To request a fee waiver, please follow the instructions on the application you choose to use.
Submit a letter of recommendation with your application.
This should be sent from an official at the school you attend. A letter from a teacher and a letter from your counselor or principal is recommended. One letter of recommendation is required.
Send your transcripts to Undergraduate Admission.
All first year applicants should include their grades on the application they chose to submit or upload a copy of their transcripts. Enrolling first year applicants must all submit official final high school transcripts before school begins, showing your high school graduation date.
Transfer students must also submit transcripts from each college or university attended.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

64470 USD / year

≈ 64470 USD / year
Out-of-State

64470 USD / year

≈ 64470 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

64470 USD / year

≈ 64470 USD / year

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Overview

Why Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Los Angeles

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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