BA in Latin American Studies

The major in Latin American Studies offers students the opportunity to combine the approaches of several academic disciplines in a focused study of the region. In recent decades, Latin America has become a field of rapid development in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The major s interdisciplinary approach integrates historical, social, political, economic, and cultural perspectives at both national and regional levels. The program of study culminates in an original interdisciplinary project on a Latin American subject. A minor is also available.