The Designated Emphasis (DE) in Latin American & Latino Studies (LALS) provides graduate students from other graduate programs at the University of California, Santa Cruz, with opportunities for interdisciplinary study with faculty from across the campus. Completion of the program will be listed on the graduate degree as a designated emphasis.

Students wishing to pursue the Designated Emphasis in LALS should consult with their respective graduate program coordinators and with their faculty advisors before submitting the Petition to Enroll. Students should declare their intent to undertake the DE prior to the execution of their Qualifying Examinations (QE). Graduate students are strongly encouraged to submit the application no later than the end of the third year.

The application and an annually updated list of regularly offered, approved graduate courses are available on the LALS website.