The Caribbean Studies Program offers students an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Caribbean history, society, economy and culture. In addition to core offerings, students can also directly engage the Caribbean through courses drawn from history, literature, women and gender studies, Spanish and Portuguese. Students have the option of pursuing a formal course of study through different levels of specialization. The Caribbean Studies program has a close relationship with the major Caribbean student associations on campus. Members of this association sit on the Caribbean Studies Program Committee and are in frequent contact with the program director.