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.

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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

What is Research? (2026)
Apr24
What is Research? (2026) Apr 24 UO Portland
College of Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts Summit
Apr24
College of Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts Summit Apr 24 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
"Beyond Extraction" Symposium and Film Screenings (Day 2)
Apr24
"Beyond Extraction" Symposium and Film Screenings (Day 2) Apr 24 Knight Library
ArcGIS Pro and the Makerspace: Laser-Cut Map Notebook
Apr24
ArcGIS Pro and the Makerspace: Laser-Cut Map Notebook Apr 24 Knight Library
"Radium Girls"
Apr24
"Radium Girls" Apr 24 Miller Theatre Complex
What is Research? (2026)
Apr25
What is Research? (2026) Apr 25 UO Portland
"Radium Girls"
Apr25
"Radium Girls" Apr 25 Miller Theatre Complex
"Radium Girls"
Apr26
"Radium Girls" Apr 26 Miller Theatre Complex
Jeremiah Public Symposium: Foodways in Early East Asia
Apr28
Jeremiah Public Symposium: Foodways in Early East Asia Apr 28 Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Dept. of History Seminar Series: “If the child dies, it will cost my life too, that cannot be avoided.” Suicide by Proxy, Social Discipline and the Psyche in Early Modern Germany
Apr28
Dept. of History Seminar Series: “If the child dies, it will cost my life too, that cannot be avoided.” Suicide by Proxy, Social Discipline and the Psyche in Early Modern Germany Apr 28 McKenzie Hall