Overview

The Department of Latin American and Latino Studies offers the Latino Studies degree at The City University of New York, and three minors, in Latin American Studies, Latino/Puerto Rican Studies, and Mexican and Mexican American Studies.

Key Features

The Department of Latin American and Latino Studies offers an inter-disciplinary approach to the study of Latin America and the Caribbean, and to Latinos in the United States.

An exciting variety of courses are offered. Faculty members in the Department are trained in different disciplines, but are united in their commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship. Faculty members aspire to not only share substantive knowledge but to also strengthen students' analytical and expository skills.

Many of the Department's courses meet CUNY’s General Education Program (Pathways) requirements. Both of the Department's majors are approved for students training to be teachers in New York State.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Latinos in the United States

History of U.S. Latinos

Puerto Rican Culture: Global Identities

Dominicans in the United States

Family and Gender Relations among Latinos

The Economy of Puerto Rico

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit a non-refundable $65 application fee.

Submit official high school transcript(s) with proof of graduation or GED/HSE diploma and score.

SAT or ACT scores are optional

If you are on a temporary visa and educated in a non-English speaking environment, you’ll need to submit official TOEFL scores.

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

18600 USD / year

≈ 18600 USD / year
Out-of-State

18600 USD / year

≈ 18600 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9150 USD / year

≈ 9150 USD / year

Additional Details

New York residents: $3,465 per semester

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Delivered

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

New York City

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