A. A Major   (Minimum 9 courses)

This can be in Art History, History, Anthropology, or Political Science. These majors provide not only a strong disciplinary base from which to study Latin America, but also provide international and comparative perspectives expanding your understanding of Latin America in a global context. At least two courses you take in this major must focus on Latin America. Of course, you may take more.

B. A Latin American Concentration:  (Minimum 5 courses)

1. Advanced Language (Spanish): Three courses in Spanish beyond the general education requirement of three semesters.

2. Study Abroad: The required study abroad experience must be directly related to the Latin American area of emphasis. The program, satisfied by one or two semesters in a study abroad program, must entail significant work in Spanish. The International Studies Program has a set of approved study abroad programs. Exceptions require International Studies Committee approval. You should discuss your plans with your advisor and receive the Committee’s approval a year in advance of the experience.

3. The Latin American Area of Emphasis: Three courses on Latin America are required. These are in addition to the two taken in the disciplinary major. You should take courses approved as Latin American International Studies courses (see the list) from at least two different disciplines in addition to your disciplinary major.

In sum, the I.S. Program totals approximately 15 courses. At least 8 of those will be on Latin America and on Spanish language/literature. You will also be credited with a major on your transcript.

Note that in order to declare as International Studies, you must complete the “International Studies Plan of Study” form. See the Majoring page for further details.