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BA Latino Studies at New York University

New York University, United States

Programme overview

Housed in the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis (SCA), Latino Studies aims to produce knowledge about people of Latin American descent living in the United States and to integrate this knowledge into the country’s understanding of itself. Latino is a concept grounded in the United States, and Latino Studies, in this respect, is clearly distinct from Latin American Studies.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science  |  Duration: 128 credits  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The Latino Studies major requires nine 4-credit courses (36 credits) completed with a C or better (courses graded Pass/Fail do not count) as outlined below. Sample required courses: Writing as Inquiry; Social and Cultural Analysis; Advanced Research Seminar.

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Entry requirements

Applies to admission to the school/university, not specific to this major: New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU. For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see How to Apply.

Duration: 128 credits

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