Minor in Latino and Latin American Studies
Our interdisciplinary minor provides you with detailed information about the Latino experience in the United States as well as Latin American civilization. It benefits you if interested a career in teaching, public service, healthcare, law, business, the arts, the media or other fields. The minor also provides Latino students with a broader understanding of their own history and culture.
General Requirements
To qualify for the minor, you must complete eighteen semester hours of coursework. This consists of two core courses as well as four elective courses. All coursework in the minor must be taken for a letter grade (not pass\fail) and some elective courses have prerequisites or co-requisites. Consult the course descriptions in the undergraduate catalog before making your selections.
View current program requirements and electives.
Recommendations
If you would like to minor in Latino and Latin American Studies, you must make an appointment to plan a program of study. You should enroll in one of the core courses as soon as possible and then proceed to take courses in several different disciplines. It is also recommended that you consult with center staff on a regular basis to assure completion of requirements in a timely fashion.
*At least six or more semester hours in the minor must be taken at NIU.
Course Schedule(s)
| Course Number | Course Name | Instructor | Day/Time | Location | Meeting Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LATS 101 |
Introduction to Latinx Studies |
Christina Abreu |
Online: Asynchronous |
Online 100% |
June 16, 2025 - July 13, 2025 |
|
LATS 100 |
Introduction to Latin American Studies |
To be announced |
Online: Asynchronous |
Online 100% |
July 14, 2025 - Aug. 10, 2025 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Instructor | Day/Time | Location | Meeting Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENGL 385 |
Diverse Literatures Special Topics |
Ibis Gomez-Vega |
Online: Asynchronous |
Online 100% |
June 16, 2025 - Aug. 10, 2025 |
|
HIST 481 |
Indigenous Mexico |
Kristin Huffine |
Online: Asynchronous |
Online 100% |
May 19, 2025 - June 13, 2025 |
|
LTIC 301 |
Teaching with a Multicultural Perspective |
Samantha Morley |
Tuesday |
Online 100% |
June 17, 2025, July 8, 2025, July 22, 2025, Aug. 5, 2025 |
|
LTIC 301 |
Teaching with a Multicultural Perspective |
Amie Correa |
Monday |
Online 100% |
June 16, 2025, June 30, 2025, July 14, 2025, July 28, 2025 |
Mode of instruction for all courses subject to change. Please check the NIU Schedule of Classes for the most up-to-date information.
| Course Number | Course Name | Instructor | Day/Time | Location | Meeting Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LATS 100 |
Introduction to Latin American Studies |
To be announced |
Online: Asynchronous |
Online 100% |
Aug. 25, 2025 - Dec. 13, 2025 |
|
LATS 101-001 |
Introduction to Latinx Studies |
To be announced |
Online: Asynchronous |
Online 100% |
Aug. 25, 2025 - Dec. 13, 2025 |
|
LATS 101-002 |
Introduction to Latinx Studies |
Simón Weffer |
Tuesday/Thursday |
Latino Center 121 |
Aug. 25, 2025 - Dec. 13, 2025 |
|
LATS 101-003 |
Introduction to Latinx Studies |
To be announced |
Tuesday/Thursday |
Latino Center 121 |
Aug. 25, 2025 - Dec. 13, 2025 |
|
LATS 400 |
Latine/x Psychology |
Ibette Valle |
Monday/Wednesday |
PM 103 |
Aug. 25, 2025 - Dec. 13, 2025 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Instructor | Day/Time | Location | Meeting Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ANTH 464 |
Disasters without Borders |
Mark Schuller |
Tuesday/Thursday |
Stevens 173 |
Aug. 25, 2025 - Dec. 13, 2025 |
|
ENGL 381 |
Multicultural Literature |
Ibis Gomez-Vega |
Monday/Wednesday |
Online 100% |
Aug. 25, 2025 - Dec. 13, 2025 |
|
FLSP 215 |
Spanish for Heritage Speakers I |
Yaniz Rodriguez, Nancy Dominguez-Fret |
Tuesday/Thursday |
DuSable 400 |
Aug. 25, 2025 - Dec. 13, 2025 |
|
FLSP 301 |
Spanish Grammar |
Stephen Vilaseca |
Tuesday/Thursday |
DuSable 474 |
Aug. 25, 2025 - Dec. 13, 2025 |
|
FLSP 302 |
Spanish Composition |
Laura Vilardell |
Tuesday/Thursday |
DuSable 268 |
Aug. 25, 2025 - Dec. 13, 2025 |
|
FLSP 311 |
Spanish Conversation |
Frances Jaeger |
Monday/Wednesday |
DuSable 268 |
Aug. 25, 2025 - Dec. 13, 2025 |
|
FLSP 315 |
Spanish for Heritage Speakers II |
Nancy Dominguez-Fret |
Tuesday/Thursday |
DuSable 400 |
Aug. 25, 2025 - Dec. 13, 2025 |
|
FLSP 322 |
Introduction to Spanish-American Literature |
Frances Jaeger |
Monday/Wednesday |
DuSable 270 |
Aug. 25, 2025 - Dec. 13, 2025 |
|
FLSP 452 |
Literature of the Caribbean |
Frances Jaeger |
Wednesday |
Online 100% |
Aug. 25, 2025 - Dec. 13, 2025 |
|
HIST 310 |
The Spanish Inquisition |
Kristin Huffine |
Monday/Wednesday |
DuSable 440 |
Aug. 25, 2025 - Dec. 13, 2025 |
|
HIST 374 |
Latinos/as in the United States |
To be announced |
Online: Asynchronous |
Online 100% |
Aug. 25, 2025 - Dec. 13, 2025 |
|
HIST 382 |
Modern Latin America |
Anne Hanley |
Online: Asynchronous |
Online 100% |
Aug. 25, 2025 - Dec. 13, 2025 |
|
LTIC 301 |
Teaching with a Multicultural Perspective |
James Cohen |
Monday |
Online 100% |
Aug. 25, 2025 - Dec. 13, 2025 |
|
LTIC 301 |
Teaching with a Multicultural Perspective |
Alexis Ball |
Thursday |
Online 100% |
Aug. 25, 2025 - Dec. 13, 2025 |
|
LTIC 301 |
Teaching with a Multicultural Perspective |
Cheryl Serrano |
Wednesday |
Online 100% |
Aug. 25, 2025 - Dec. 13, 2025 |
|
LTIC 301 |
Teaching with a Multicultural Perspective |
Cheryl Serrano |
Monday |
DuSable 474 |
Aug. 25, 2025 - Dec. 13, 2025 |
|
MGMT 487 |
Multinational Management |
To be announced |
Tuesday/Thursday |
Barsema 140 |
Aug. 25, 2025 - Dec. 13, 2025 |
|
MKTG 367 |
Principles of Global Marketing |
Valeria Penttinen |
Tuesday/Thursday |
To be announced |
Aug. 25, 2025 - Dec. 13, 2025 |
|
MKTG 367 |
Principles of Global Marketing |
Stella Tavallaei |
Online: Asynchronous |
Online 100% |
Aug. 25, 2025 - Dec. 13, 2025 |
Mode of instruction for all courses subject to change. Please check the NIU Schedule of Classes for the most up-to-date information.
Contact Us
Center for Latino and Latin American StudiesNorthern Illinois University
515 Garden Rd.
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-753-1531
latinostudies@niu.edu
