When CLAS opened its doors in 1959, just months after the Cuban Revolution, it was one of the first Latin American Studies programs in the United States. Now in its 65th year, CLAS serves as an academic hub connecting faculty interests and expertise throughout the University. A recognized leader in area studies, it offers a Master’s Degree, an Undergraduate Minor and a Graduate Certificate in Latin American studies, bringing together scholars and practitioners from Washington D.C. and the region to serve as adjunct faculty.
Georgetown is a world-class university located in the heart of Washington, DC. CLAS in particular benefits from close connections with leading international organizations and Latin American Embassies. This environment significantly enhances the blend of theory and practice that lies at the foundation of the Walsh School of Foreign Service.
Mission & HistoryExplore CLAS’s event lineup for the academic year—featuring the Latin America Research Seminar (LARS), Latin America and Caribbean Moments (“LAC Moments”), and the Ambassador Series. Each series offers fresh perspectives on the region’s issues, challenges, and opportunities from unique vantage points.
EventsCLAS is committed to using all of our resources of research, teaching, and engagement to interrogate and transform the societies in which we find ourselves. We seek to make diversity, equity and inclusion foundational to all our work.
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