Why Study Global Latinx Studies?
Global Latinx Studies explores the ideas, histories, and lived experiences that shape Latinx communities across the Americas. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum, you’ll examine migration, identity, language, politics, and culture while developin
Study Abroad and Immersion
Participate in language and cultural immersion programs in Spain and the Americas, or study ecosystems firsthand in places like Costa Rica.
Capstone Portfolio
In your senior year, you’ll complete a portfolio that integrates your work across multiple disciplines, demonstrating how your learning connects.
Community Partnerships
Work with organizations in San Antonio and beyond, building connections between academic study and community impact.
It’s a good fit for you if you:
- Want to understand how culture, language, and history shape communities.
- Are interested in issues of identity, migration, and social change.
- Value learning across disciplines rather than within a single field.
- Want to connect academic study with real-world communities and experiences.
Global Latinx Studies pairs well with:
- Political Science
- International Studies
- Communication
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Spanish
- Business Administration
What You'll Study
Build an interdisciplinary foundation through courses in history, literature, politics, sociology, anthropology, and the arts. You’ll learn to examine complex issues from multiple perspectives while connecting classroom learning to contemporary communities.
In Demand-Skills:
- Analyze cultural and social systems across local and global contexts
- Communicate effectively across languages and diverse communities
- Apply interdisciplinary thinking to complex social and cultural issues
Comprehensive Curriculum
Students complete 34 credit hours across multiple disciplines, examining Latinx diasporas in regions shaped by Spanish and Portuguese histories.
View program requirements in the course catalog
Detailed course requirements, sequencing, and policies are outlined in the official Courses of Study Bulletin.
Meet Your Faculty Mentors
Spanish extends well beyond the Modern Languages and Literatures department. Faculty across Trinity bring expertise in the humanities, social sciences, business, mathematics, religion, biology, and more, giving you opportunities to engage with Spanish language and Latinx cultures from multiple academic perspectives.
This major is a wonderful way to open the doors to Latin America, to understanding it and its people and everything that is going on today . . . it’s a different side of history and a history that is so easily forgotten and so often overlooked.
Recent Graduate Careers
Global Latinx Studies graduates combine cultural knowledge, research, communication, and critical thinking to pursue careers in public service, education, nonprofit leadership, business, policy, and graduate study.
Community Advocacy and Public Service
Graduates work with nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, and community initiatives focused on Latinx populations and broader social impact. They apply cultural knowledge and community-based experience to support meaningful change.
Education and Cultural Engagement
Graduates enter education, cultural institutions, and outreach roles where they teach, interpret, and share knowledge of Latinx histories, languages, and cultures with diverse audiences.
Policy, Government, and Public Affairs
Students pursue roles in public policy, government agencies, and civic leadership, bringing an understanding of cultural systems, migration, and social structures to decision-making and public service.
Business, Communication, and Global Organizations
With strong intercultural and multilingual skills, graduates contribute to roles in marketing, public relations, and international organizations that require communication across cultures and communities.
Get Your Questions Answered
Students interested in the Global Latinx Studies major should:
Meet with an academic adviser to explore introductory courses in Global Latinx Studies, review degree requirements in the course catalog, and contact the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures with any advising questions.