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

Outliers and Outlaws—Documentary Screening and Q&A
Feb2
Outliers and Outlaws—Documentary Screening and Q&A Feb 2 Straub Hall
Department of History Coffee Hour
Feb4
Department of History Coffee Hour Feb 4 McKenzie Hall
Patty Krawec: "Surviving Together"
Feb4
Patty Krawec: "Surviving Together" Feb 4 Knight Library
Cinema Studies in Dublin
Feb5
Cinema Studies in Dublin Feb 5 Fenton Hall
Creative Writing Reading Series Presents: Peter Vertacnik
Feb5
Creative Writing Reading Series Presents: Peter Vertacnik Feb 5 Knight Library
Immigration Information and Support Session
Feb5
Immigration Information and Support Session Feb 5 Straub Hall
"SOS: San Onofre Syndrome" Screening and Q&A with Directors
Feb5
"SOS: San Onofre Syndrome" Screening and Q&A with Directors Feb 5 Pacific Hall
Info Session for the Kidd Creative Writing Workshops
Feb6
Info Session for the Kidd Creative Writing Workshops Feb 6 Alder Building
Department of History Documentary Screening: "Men with Cameras: Filming the 1923 Kantō Earthquake in Japan"
Feb6
Department of History Documentary Screening: "Men with Cameras: Filming the 1923 Kantō Earthquake in Japan" Feb 6 McKenzie Hall
“Palestine and the Future of US Campus Activism” with Prof. Eman Abdelhadi
Feb6
“Palestine and the Future of US Campus Activism” with Prof. Eman Abdelhadi Feb 6 Ford Alumni Center