Latin American Studies (LAS) Minor

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Students may cross college and department lines to pursue, with the study of Spanish, a coordinated study of the geographical, cultural, socio-economic and political life of Latin American countries. The curriculum is tailored for those desiring a Latin American background in conjunction with a disciplinary specialization in fields such as history, economics, political science, geography, anthropology, Spanish American literature, sociology, and global studies, or in one of the professional colleges. As a result the student will normally carry a major in a particular discipline such as Food and Nutrition or Agronomy together with the LAS minor. This minor provides preparation for additional vocational opportunities in Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, Nursing, Foreign Service, Peace Corps, international business and numerous positions with government, the United Nations and private corporations involved with or in Latin America. The minor should also facilitate improved communication and understanding between the peoples of these countries and the United States. Courses should be integrated with the student’s vocational major. The student should see a faculty adviser and the coordinator of LAS.

LAS minor may be taken with a major in Global Studies or combined with any other major.