Programs
An Education Rooted in Empowerment
Our curriculum is committed to community service and empowerment and social justice. As such, our programs provide students with a cross-disciplinary understanding of the historical and present-day issues facing the Latina/Latino/Latinx diaspora. We prepare our students with a comprehensive knowledge base and critical thinking skills that enable scholarly inquiry and analysis committed to justice and liberation.
Once students graduate from our programs, they are prepared to succeed in various career pathways, including teaching, law, medicine and counseling. Please see below for more detailed information about our program. We look forward to supporting you on your career path!
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts in Latina/Latino Studies
The Bachelor of Arts in Latina/Latino Studies program provides students with a solid grounding in the theoretical approaches and methodologies that define the field. The program prepares students to pursue graduate and professional studies or to begin careers in the public or private sectors.
Minor in Latina/Latino Studies
Enhance Your Career Prospects with a Latina/Latino Studies Minor
The Latina/Latino Studies (LTNS) Minor is an excellent opportunity to amplify your education by integrating the histories and experiences of the fastest-growing ethnic group in the U.S. With an LTNS minor, graduates are well-prepared to pursue careers in various professions, and they have the cultural competency to serve Latina/Latino/Latinx communities.
SFSU Accelerated Bachelors + Masters
Motivated students majoring in Latina/Latino Studies are eligible to apply for the Master of Arts in Ethnic Studies or the Master of Public Administration.
Students apply for this program during their sophomore or junior year so that they can begin an accelerated pathway to a graduate degree. Students in the SF State Scholars Program pursue a bachelor’s degree in Latina/Latino Studies and a master’s degree simultaneously. This program allows students to earn graduate credit while in their junior and/or senior year, reducing the number of semesters required for completion of a master’s degree. Through this program, students can pay undergraduate fees while taking courses for their M.A. degree.
The Master of Arts in Ethnic Studies provides a solid foundation for careers teaching at community colleges, working in community and multicultural resource development, administrative work in the non-profit sector, employment in student resource centers, practical application in the business fields and much more!
The Master of Public Administration prepares students for a career in government or nonprofit work. Some examples of public administration job titles include auditor, administrator, director, manager, specialist and systems analyst. A public administrator manages public agencies, sets budgets and creates government policies.
Latina/Latino Studies BA + Ethnic Studies MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
From Our Community
I chose the B.A./M.A program in Ethnic Studies because of its rich and radical commitment toward the liberation of oppressed peoples. The BA/MA program in particular allowed for me to graduate on an accelerated path, and gave me the ability to apply what I was learning in my undergraduate classes to my graduate degree. I deeply enjoyed the opportunity to engage with Ethnic Studies on multiple levels, giving me a deeper analysis, and the chance to connect with more students and faculty.