加州大学圣地亚哥分校的拉丁美洲研究计划因其卓越的教学，研究和公共服务而获得了国内和国际的殊荣。每年，其教职员工在14个学术系中提供约100项与拉丁美洲相关的课程，而拉丁美洲研究计划则提供三个跨学科学位：拉丁美洲研究的文学学士学位，拉丁美洲研究的辅修学位，拉丁美洲研究的文学硕士。在本科阶段，学生可以攻读辅修课程或拉丁美洲学士学位。在研究生级别，学生可以获得拉丁美洲研究的硕士学位。此外，社会科学和人文学科的学术部门提供的各种博士课程都将区域重点放在拉丁美洲。拉丁美洲的研究整合了教学，研究和政策分析，鼓励学生发
The bachelor of arts in Latin American studies blends coverage of methodological and theoretical approaches to the study of Latin America with an interdisciplinary formation in the humanities and social sciences. Students receiving this degree will be prepared for employment with government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and in private sector activities related to Latin America. Many graduates pursue careers in education or go on for more advanced degrees in Latin American studies or other disciplines such as sociology, political science, anthropology, or history. The major also provides a valuable supplement for those interested in subsequent professional degrees in business, law, engineering, medicine, or other fields. Latin American studies at UC San Diego offers distinct advantages: At the undergraduate level, students may pursue a minor or a BA in Latin American studies. At the graduate level, students can obtain an MA in Latin American studies. In addition, various doctoral programs in academic departments across the social sciences and humanities offer a regional focus on Latin America. Latin American studies integrates teaching, research, and policy analysis, encouraging students to develop interdisciplinary perspectives and to work actively with faculty on research projects and conferences.