Latin American Studies Major

Latin American Area Studies provides a concentration in the region's history and culture. The course of study features Latin America's economic, geographic, social and political patterns as well as its problems. With a population nearing half a billion people, Latin America has traditionally been, and is now more than ever, a critical area for the United States. Students will examine the historical ties between the two regions in relation to the commonality of cultures and objectives that are becoming increasingly stronger as interdependence grows.

Students concentrating in Latin American Area Studies will choose their language specialization and begin studying the Spanish and/or Portuguese language as early as their freshman year.

Amigos de las Americas: This is a non-profit organization that sends youth volunteers
to Latin America each summer to participate in full-immersion public health projects.
If you have not yet completed your study or work abroad requirement, this could be an
opportunity for you to consider (if you are an International Studies or
Latin American Studies major).