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Bachelor of Latina and Latino Studies
San Francisco State University
- San Francisco, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Latina/Latino Studies at San Francisco State University is an interdisciplinary degree on Latina and Latino communities in the United States.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain key concepts in Latina and Latino Studies. Apply knowledge in areas including thirty-three units: five core courses (15 units) on introduction
- history
- gender and. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.
Career outcomes
- K-12 teacher
- paralegal
- community health worker
- counselor
- policy or research assistant
- graduate and professional study
Curriculum
- Thirty-three units: five core courses (15 units) on introduction
- history
- gender and women of color feminisms
- community organising and community service learning
- 15 elective units across five focus areas and a 3-unit ethnic studies writing course. Students also complete 30 hours of local community service learning.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school completion equal to 12 years of schooling with a 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale) in academic courses after grade 9 and English proficiency; transfers need a 2.00 college GPA and 60+ units for upper division; impacted majors may require more.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion equal to US high school (12 years), qualified to enter a university at home; transfers need 2.00 college GPA (60+ units for upper division); impacted majors may require more
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 61
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 95
- PTE Academic 45
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,128 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Ethnic Studies |
| Department | Latina/Latino Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 33 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,128 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The estimated living cost is $34,776 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 61, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 95, PTE Academic 45, IELTS Academic 6.

