1. New York University
  2. Program
  3. Bachelors
  4. BA Latin American and Caribbean Studies

BA Latin American and Caribbean Studies

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

New York University

Program Overview

The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) was founded in 1966, as the first area studies center at NYU. Today it is one of the premier centers of its kind in the country. The Center s national and international reputation derives from the strength of its approximately 130 research-active affiliated faculty Among them are presidents of national professional associations, members of the National Academy, finalists for the Pulitzer Prize, recipients of Guggenheims, NEH, ACLS, Ford, Rockefeller, MacArthur and other prestigious fellowships and honors. The Center is highly regarded for its rigorous, interdisciplinary MA program, one of the oldest and most successful in the field.Our graduates have worked in top organizations in the field including the Americas Society, the Washington Office on Latin America, the Huffington Post, Human Rights Watch, and the United Nations; others have pursued PhDs and professional degrees at Yale, Duke, UCLA, UT Austin, and here at NYU.

Program Key Stats

$50464 (Annual cost)



32 %

Eligibility Criteria

3.6
37
85

1440
7.5
100

Additional Information & Requirements

Official transcripts of all college work that you have received academic credit for, The Common Application Mid Year Report with updated transcript, English language testing if you have not completed at least 3 years of study where English is the sole language of instruction and English is not your native language, Official score reports: SAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, An audition or portfolio for specific artistic program applicants to the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development and Tisch School of the Arts.

Career Options

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  • broadcasting and librarianship
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  • political administration and law

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