We offer small, intimate classes where students can critically explore various facets of Latina/o social, political, and cultural life. LLS faculty—trained in diverse disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, history, media studies, literature, performance studies, public health, and ethnic studies—are excellent teachers and scholars, deeply committed to working with students. Our goal is to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to be active and conscientious participants in a global world.
Undergraduate students also have the option to pursue a minor in Latina/Latino Studies.
Students must complete 34 hours of required and elective courses: 28 hours of core courses and 6 hours of electives, with at least 12 hours being at the 300-400 level. Also, students must complete an additional 18 hours of supporting coursework.
Six hours of electives must be selected from the above categories and an approved course list maintained by the Latina/Latino Studies office and the LLS advisor.
Eighteen hours of supporting coursework must be chosen in consultation with an advisor; may be a campus-approved minor.
Note: Twelve hours of advanced (300- and 400-level) courses must be taken on this campus.
To be eligible for departmental distinction, a student must achieve at least a 3.25 cumulative grade point average, a minimum 3.5 GPA in the major, and complete a senior honors thesis. Students graduating with at least a 3.5 GPA in the major will be awarded Distinction; those with at least a 3.7 GPA in the major will be given High Distinction.
LAS Multiple Major Declaration Form
If you plan to participate in the College of LAS's joint graduation ceremony for Latina/Latino Studies and other LAS departments in May, visit https://las.illinois.edu/academics/graduation/convocation/socanthint to register.