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

Merging Latina/o and Latin American studies courses and faculty, El Instituto supports the development of hemispheric and Latina/o-centered perspectives on critical ethnic studies and world area studies.
Apply now to the joint MPP or MPA, and Latina/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.
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.

Check out our Major/Minor video!

Apr

23

Ruth Edward’s Thesis Defense
Microsoft Teams

2:00 PM
May

7

Melissa Pérez Peña’s Thesis Defense
Ryan Building

9:00 AM
May

8

Apoliana da Conceição dos Santos’s Thesis Defense
Ryan Building

3:30 PM
May

9

Menglu Chen’s Thesis Defense
Ryan Building

12:00 PM