So you’re considering a major or minor in Latin American Studies…?

Excellent! We’d love to have you as an undergraduate major or minor in our program!

Due to its inherently interdisciplinary training, our undergraduate programs in Latin American Studies provides a thorough grounding in the languages, history, geography, and some of the central cultural and socio-economic issues at stake in the region.

The diversity of peoples, cultures, languages, and environments makes the study of Latin America an exciting intellectual adventure. Core courses in the major and minor are complemented by courses drawn from departments and programs such as Anthropology, Ethnic Studies, Philosophy, Geography, Romance Languages, History, Global Studies, and Environmental Studies.

Advanced language study is a part of the program. Minors will pursue second-year proficiency in a related language, and majors will pursue third-year proficiency in a related language.

Career opportunities for students completing a degree in Latin American Studies are available through such avenues as research centers, private foundations working in the area, international businesses, international nongovernmental organizations (including human-rights and environmental organizations), the Peace Corps, the United States Foreign Service, international aid programs, the United Nations and other international organizations.

Explore our website for more information on the current Latin American Studies programming for undergraduates:

• Major in Latin American Studies
• Minor in Latin American Studies
• Get Advising
• Add/Drop the Major/Minor