Online Bachelor of Arts in
Latin American and Caribbean Studies

School of Arts and Humanities
Online Format: Online synchronous 
Program Website

Program Highlights

  • 100% Online - no attendance required on campus
  • Affordable tuition
  • Choose from courses offered in winter, spring, summer and fall
  • Courses taught by dedicated, caring faculty who are experts in Latin American and Caribbean Studies
  • Ideal to work with Latin American and Latino populations, whether it be in business, media, education, health, or technology

Program Description and Career Opportunities
Our interdisciplinary Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LAC) major describes and analyzes the vital role of Latin America and its diasporas in the current climate of globalization.

  • Complete at least 120 credits
  • Complete at least 30 credits In Residence at Lehman College (Credits in residence are defined as credits earned in Lehman College course work).
  • Complete at least 90 credits in Liberal Arts and Sciences Content Courses
  • Earn a minimum GPA of 2.0
  • View Course Catalog

Admission Requirements
Lehman College accepts both entering freshmen and transfer students and admission to the Online Bachelor of Arts in Latin American and Caribbean Studies program is based on general admission requirements of Lehman College/CUNY.

For testing requirements for incoming freshmen, transfer students, and information regarding CUNY assessment test exemptions, please visit the testing website. 

Cost
The cost per credit hour is $305 (in-state tuition & fees).

Application Deadlines

Fall

  • February 1; rolling basis beginning mid-February to July 1

Spring

  • September 15; rolling basis beginning mid-October to December 15

Note: The maximum total number of credits that may be transferred towards the degree at Lehman College from Associate degree granting institutions is 70. Students must satisfy the requirement that at least 30 credits as well as at least half of the credits in the major or in an interdisciplinary program, minor or certificate be completed at Lehman College.

No transfer student may be granted more than 90 credits toward the degree. Students must satisfy the requirement that 30 credits as well as one-half the credits in the major and half in the minor or half the credits in an interdisciplinary program be completed in residence at Lehman.

Contact Program Chairs

Teresita Levy, Ph.D.
teresita.levy@lehman.cuny.edu

Mila Burns, Ph.D.,
Summer Chair
mila.burns@lehman.cuny.edu