MINOR IN LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN STUDIES

The minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies allows students to pursue an interdisciplinary course of study that provides a broad overview of Latin America and the Caribbean. Students are introduced to the principal historical, social, and cultural themes in the region, and through their electives, they are also able to develop more detailed knowledge of specific subjects in the region, such as the history of a particular country or the literature of a particular period.

Benefits
You can:

Count classes for your major toward the Minor
Take classes across multiple departments
Become more informed about Latin American, Caribbean, & U.S. Latinx communities and political affairs
Engage in service, activism, and research
Enjoy a community at Stony Brook with social and academic events every semester

Requirements

18 credits total

Either HIS/POL 214, HUS 250/254, or HIS 283 (3 credits)
One literature or culture course (3 credits)
One history or social science course (3 credits)
Two relevant upper-level courses (6 credits)
Final internship or research project (3 credits)

Student Testimonials

“It was wonderful to have Latino/a/x professors for the first time... I believe it is very important to keep alive the historic memory of the peoples of Latin America.”
— Leonardo Ruales, Physics & LACS ’22

“What I enjoyed the most about being a LACS Minor was finding the warmth of a Latinx community at Stony Brook. The Minor connected me with wonderful people who I admire on an academic and a personal level.”
— Sara Jaramillo, Anthropology & LACS ’22

Contact Us

A more detailed guide to our minor can be found HERE. Please email LACS Director Karina Yager to declare your interest in the minor degree: karina.yager@stonybrook.edu

Office Location:
SBS Building, 3rd Floor, Room N-335

Social Media:
Instagram: @lacs_sbu
Twitter: @StonyBrookLACS
Facebook: LACS at Stony Brook University

FALL '26 COURSES

Here you will be able to find our LACS related upcoming courses. Stay tuned!