the latina/o studies program at pace university is centered on the notion that identity, of others and ourselves, often colors the lens through which people see, understand, and interact with the world. in this program, students will have opportunities to develop a thorough knowledge of the culture, history, language, literature, and politics of the largest ethno-racial group in the united states: latina/o/x.

housed in the political science department, the latina/o studies program is dedicated to the study of latina/o/x communities, with a strong interest in the socio-political dimensions of us latina/o/x life, from early colonialism and pre-colonial times, to contemporary developments such as recent mexican and southern american immigration to new york city. it builds upon the interdisciplinary nature that is a hallmark of a pace education, and the applied and real-world application of classroom learning that dyson college is known for.

students take field trips to immigrant neighborhoods in nyc, visit the el museo del barrio in upper manhattan, coordinate with sabor latino/a, the latinx student club, for film screenings and speakers.