Major Requirements

In addition to University and College of Arts & Science requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree, a major in Latin American Studies requires a minimum of 36 credits as indicated below:

• 15 credits in Latin American Studies core courses
• 3 credits in Anthropology courses dealing with Latin America
• 3 credits in History courses dealing with Latin America
• 3 credits in Political Science courses dealing with Latin America
• 3 credits in Spanish courses dealing with Latin American literature
• 6 credits in elective courses dealing with Latin America
• 3 credits Capstone course

Language Requirement

In addition to the 36 credits required of the major, students must complete SPAN 201 or demonstrate equivalent proficiency. Course work in Portuguese is also recommended.

Study Abroad

Study abroad at a Latin American site for either a semester, or a winter or summer session, is highly recommended. The Mexico spring semester is designed for LAS majors and minors.

Advisement and substitutions

In selecting courses for the major, students are encouraged to meet with the Latin American Studies advisor and choose courses that together reflect a regional (e.g. Mexico, Caribbean, Central or South America) or topical (e.g. colonialism, development, culture) focus. Substitutions for specified courses may be made with permission of the Director of Latin American Studies so long as the same disciplinary distribution is maintained.

Honors Bachelor of Arts: Latin American Studies

All Honors degree candidates must complete the following:

1. All requirements for the B.A. in Latin American Studies.
2. All of the University’s generic requirements for the Honors Baccalaureate