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Latin American Studies

Major

Twenty-seven semester hours, at least eighteen hours of which must be upper-division, including 

  1. Latin American Studies 301
  2. Latin American Studies 337M
  3. One of the following social sciences: Latin American Studies 315, 319, 324L, 325, 330, 355
  4. Latin American Studies 366
  5. Three hours, chosen from the following: Latin American Studies 326, 327328, 370P , or 370S
  6. Nine additional hours of Latin American studies, of which six must be upper-division
  7. Latin American Studies 378

Students must complete the equivalent of at least two years in Spanish or Portuguese. Credit used to fulfill this requirement may also be used to fulfill the foreign language requirement.

Minor for Latin American Studies Majors

Twelve semester hours, including at least six hours of upper-division coursework, in any one other field of study in the University. Six of the required twelve semester hours must be taken in residence. If the minor is in a foreign language other than that used to fulfill the foreign language requirement, the twelve semester hours may be lower-division but must include at least six hours beyond course 507 or the equivalent.