Requirements for the Major and minor in Latin American and Latino Studies

For a major, students are required to complete 30 credits from the following four areas:

1) LS 101: Introduction Latin American and Latino Studies.

2) Two courses in Spanish or Portuguese, including one at the 200 level or higher. Students may waive one or both language courses by fulfilling the core curriculum language requirements with equivalents, or by proficiency examination.

3) Six to eight Latin American and Latino Studies electives. Three electives must be upper division (299 or above) and no more than three electives can come from the same degree program.

4) A 400-level Fieldwork/Internship course in which students write a senior thesis.  Students will choose the course and thesis topic with the Program Director, the specific course instructor and with input from other Program faculty.  The course can come from other departments with approval.  

Students that prefer to specialize in either Latin America, U.S. Latino issues, or some other area of the LALS Program, may consult with the Program Director and the Academic Dean to develop an appropriate curriculum.

For a minor, students are required to complete 18 credits from the following three areas:

1) LS 101: Introduction Latin American and Latino Studies.

2) Four Latin American and Latino Studies electives. Two electives must be upper division and no more than two electives can be from the same degree program.

3) A 400-level Fieldwork/Internship course in which students write a senior thesis.  Students will choose the course and thesis topic with help from the Program Director and with input from other Program faculty.  The course can come from other departments, with approval.  

Students that minor in LALS are encouraged, though not required, to fulfill their core language requirements with courses in Spanish or Portuguese.

Majors and minors that prefer to specialize in either Latin America, U.S. Latino issues, or some other area of the LALS Program, may consult with the Program Director and the Academic Dean to develop an appropriate curriculum.