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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Latina/Latino Studies Minor

Visit the Africana and American Studies academic program page for more information about the academic experience, who you will learn from, opportunities outside of class and what you can do with this degree.

Visit the Africana and American Studies department page for contact information, a brief overview of the department and the curricular options.

Admission Criteria

Current UB students seeking admission to the Latina/Latino Studies minor should complete the College of Arts and Sciences Major/Minor Change Request Form.

Course Requirements

Latina/Latino Studies Core (3 credits)

One 100/200 level course (3 credits)

Four 300/400 level courses (12 credits)

Notes

*Courses with appropriate content may be substituted with permission of the director of undergraduate studies.

Total Credits Required for Minor: 18

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Academic Requirements

  • No more than two courses, used to satisfy the requirements of another major/minor, can be used to also satisfy the requirements of a minor in Latina/Latino studies.

Learning Outcomes

Students minoring in the Latina/Latino Studies program are introduced to a variety of disciplines such as anthropology, Spanish, history, English, humanities, political science, philosophy, women’s studies, and theater.