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The globally interdependent nature of today’s world makes second language proficiency and cross-cultural understanding valuable assets for students in any field. Students in the Latin American Studies program (LAS) can develop a high proficiency in Spanish through the LAS core language courses and study abroad requirements.  Students also gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of Latin America and Latinos/Hispanics in the United States through an array of courses from multiple disciplines.

In demand

The significant Latino/Hispanic population in the United States and the increasing social, cultural, and economic interconnectedness between the countries and peoples of the hemisphere will increase the demand for professionals who are both proficient in the Spanish language  and prepared to work with Latinos/Hispanics and the people of Latin America.

Research with faculty

Our faculty offer top notch advising and include students in a variety of research

Majors

– Latin American Studies:
   liberal arts

Comprehensive majors

– Latin American Studies: 
   liberal arts
– Latin American Studies:
   teaching*

*Leads to licensure to teach Spanish in grades
K - 12

Minors

Latin American Studies: liberal arts

Course work

The Latin American studies major, which is a multidisciplinary program, includes extensive coursework in Spanish to provide students with the proficiency necessary to communicate effectively with Spanish speakers. Students are also required to take LAS 150 – Introduction to Latin American Studies along with relevant courses in art, anthropology/ geography, history, economics, political science and other disciplines.
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