PhD Latin American, Caribbean and Latina/o Studies - Spanish

Course Overview This doctoral concentration explores the profound integration of Latino cultures across societal structures, analyzing how identity, migration, and globalization shape new hemispheric perspectives. Students will engage in advanced interdisciplinary research that connects the U.S. Latino experience to Latin America and the Caribbean. The program equips graduates with the expertise for leadership careers in academia, international affairs, public policy, and social justice. Key Program Highlights Interdisciplinary analysis of race, citizenship, gender, and sexuality Focus on transnationalism and its impact on cultural and political practices Research opportunities centered on the U.S. Latino and diasporic experience Preparation for high-level careers in education, government, and law Development of a nuanced, hemispheric vision of Latin American studies