Doctor of Philosophy in Latin American, Caribbean and Latina/o Studies (Doctoral Concentration of the Spanish PhD Program)

SUNY University at Albany

Examine the Integration of Latino Culture in Diverse Facets of Society Study how citizenship and nationality, race and ethnicity, and gender and sexuality shape cultural, historical, socioeconomic, political and educational practices. In the Latin American, Caribbean and Latina/o Studies (LACS) Concentration of the Spanish PhD program at UAlbany, you’ll analyze how globalization, migration, and transnationalism are forging new hemispheric visions of Latin American and Caribbean studies. Expand your experience with research opportunities that include a focus on the U.S. Latino experience and its relationship to the countries of origin. With the interdisciplinary knowledge and skills you gain in the LACS Concentration, you will be prepared for careers in areas including education, international business, government service, public policy, law, criminal justice and social work.

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