Associate of Arts in Mexican and Latin-American Studies (Laney College) in Oakland United States | Peralta Community College District

Mexican/Latin American Studies is a cross-disciplinary field that takes a comparative approach, incorporating insights from social sciences, behavioral sciences, humanities, and arts. Our local Associate of Arts program provides diverse courses examining Latin America along with Chicanx and Latinx experiences at both local and international scales. The program's objective is to foster students' critical awareness and comprehension of the social, political, cultural, and economic factors influencing the past and present circumstances of the Latina/o Diaspora.
Professional Pathways
Numerous employers seek versatile graduates with the educational foundation characteristic of our department. In today's interconnected world, our programs equip students with skills to engage and excel. Graduates often enter fields like education, nonprofit management, legal professions, social work, government, activism, commerce, healthcare, media, creative arts, and public relations.