Latin American and Iberian Studies - BA

The Latin American and Iberian Studies Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara is devoted to the study of the peoples of Latin America and Iberia, from antiquity to the present day, and of their diasporas in Africa, Asia, and the Americas — including the Latino/a communities of the United States. LAIS students examine a diversity of themes and issues — including history, religion, politics, gender, language, literature, music, and performance — drawing on a broad range of disciplines across the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and more. Working with over 60 faculty affiliates across campus, LAIS students have access to an unparalleled diversity of approaches and methods, and the opportunity to participate in a vibrant community of research and learning.

• Administration

• Public agencies (law enforcement, foreign service, family support agencies)

• International experiences or business

• Public Policy

• Environmental Policy

• Colleges

• Ph.D. Programs (Ph.D. candidates/students)

• Diversity recruiters

• An LAIS major can be easily combined with another major

• Our program is the oldest interdisciplinary program on our campus, and the only one in the UC system that offers an Iberian component

• Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival: Dedictaed to showcasing the entirety of human experience from the Latino perspective, whether through film, television, digital, music, art, or any other vehicle, regardless of platform.

• Digital Humanities

• LatinX

• Immigration and migration

Minor vs. major: https://www.lais.ucsb.edu/undergraduate_study/