UConn’s El Instituto (Institute of Latina/o, Caribbean and Latin American Studies)

Merging Latinx and Latin American studies courses and faculty, El Instituto supports the development of hemispheric and Latinx-centered perspectives on both critical ethnic studies and world area studies.

Apply now to the joint MPP or MPA & Latin(o) American Studies MA program

Gain both policy analysis or administrative skills and in-depth international/intercultural knowledge through this dual MA program of study. Through the joint Master’s degree program, complete El Instituto’s MA in Latina/o and Latin American Studies while also earning a second Master’s in either Public Administration or Public Policy.

La Comunidad Intelectual (LCI) Learning Community

UConn’s Latinx theme residence hall, to which all first and second-year undergraduate students may apply. LCI nurtures intellectual diversity and promotes interculturally and internationally-aware social activism through rigorous interdisciplinary study and community-based learning.

Undergraduate major/minor in Latina/o and Latin American Studies

Our undergraduate majors and minors learn research methods and find real-world applications for their skills.

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