Undergraduate Programs

Why Study Latin America?

Through its inherently interdisciplinary training, our undergraduate program in Latin American studies provides a thorough grounding in the languages, history, geography, and some of the central cultural and socioeconomic issues at stake in the region.


Major in Latin American Studies

Students in the Latin American Studies program have the flexibility to design a course of study that aligns with their desired career path. Advanced language study is a part of our program. Majors will pursue third-year proficiency in a related language, and minors will pursue second-year proficiency in a related language.



Real-World Experience

Students in the Latin American Studies program can expand their skills through study abroad travels and other opportunities beyond the classroom.

Experiential Learning


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What You Can Do with a Latin American Studies Degree

A Latin American Studies major can prepare you to work in many fields. Learn about possible careers and hear alumni success stories.

Explore Careers


Advising and Academic Support

Schedule an appointment with an advisor and get your questions answered.

Departmental Advising and Support

Scholarships and Awards

Learn about ways to apply for funding through the College of Arts and Sciences.

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Events

Quackademics: A Ducks' Guide to Dark Matter
May15
Quackademics: A Ducks' Guide to Dark Matter May 15
Schnitzer School Ring Lecture: Transnational Trashscapes
May15
Schnitzer School Ring Lecture: Transnational Trashscapes May 15 Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA)
Tech for Good
May16
Tech for Good May 16 Knight Library
Dept. of History and School of Law Present: "Petitioning for Freedom: Habeas Corpus in the American West, 1812–1924"
May19
Dept. of History and School of Law Present: "Petitioning for Freedom: Habeas Corpus in the American West, 1812–1924" May 19 McKenzie Hall
CLLAS and Latinx Studies Celebration and Mixer
May19
CLLAS and Latinx Studies Celebration and Mixer May 19 McKenzie Hall
Pint of Science - Our Universe: From Molecules to Galaxies
May19
Pint of Science - Our Universe: From Molecules to Galaxies May 19 Drop Bear Brewery
Department of History Coffee Hour
May20
Department of History Coffee Hour May 20 McKenzie Hall
Writing Lab and UO Libraries Writing and Research Drop-in Event
May20
Writing Lab and UO Libraries Writing and Research Drop-in Event May 20 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Writing Lab: Drop-In Writing and Research Support Event
May20
Writing Lab: Drop-In Writing and Research Support Event May 20 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Wine Chat: "Incantation: The Power of Legal Language and Black Feminist Imagination"
May20
Wine Chat: "Incantation: The Power of Legal Language and Black Feminist Imagination" May 20 Capitello Wines