The Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies Program at New Jersey City University addresses the need, in our pluralistic society, to broaden one's knowledge about Latin America, the Caribbean and North Americans of Latin American and Caribbean ancestry. The program focuses on the complex geopolitical, economic, social and environmental realities of the developing countries and territories to the south of the United States, with specific emphasis on the Caribbean region. The Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies Program also addresses the phenomenon of widespread migration of Latin American and Caribbean peoples to the United States and examines:

Students with majors in most academic disciplines will be able to strengthen their area of study through the Minor in Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies. The Minor may be completed, in part, along with a student's regular major requirements.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us:  201-200-2253 or via e-mail:  jmorales@njcu.edu or mquintanales@njcu.edu

 

Please view our Department Catalog, and Master Course List (displayed on the NJCU Academics page).

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Faculty:

Dr. Mirtha N. Quintanales, PhD Associate Professor

Email: mquintanales@njcu.edu

 

Dr. José Morales, PhD Assistant Professor

Email: jmorales@njcu.edu

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Click here to learn about the Latin American Studies Association, an important association for individuals and institutions that are engaged in the study of Latin America.