The minor in Latin American Studies requires SPAN 301 or its equivalent, and a minimum of 21 units. Students complete 6 units in foundations courses, 3 units in advanced study courses, a 3-unit Capstone experience, and 9 units of electives. Courses must be selected from at least three of the following disciplines: anthropology, history, geography, political science or Spanish. All course work must be completed with a grade equivalent of  2.00 or higher.

LAST 100 Latin America: Issues and Approaches* (Cornerstone) (GenEd I.B.)

HIST 122 Introduction to Modern Latin America (3)

ANTH 353 Latinas in the Americas (3)

HIST 324 Democratization in Latin America (3)

POSC 351 The Government and Politics of Latin America (3)

SPAN 312 Culture and Civilizations of the Spanish-Speaking Peoples II (3)

SPAN 455 Hispanic Popular Cultures (3)

Latin American Studies students should plan early how they intend to fulfill their capstone requirement.

Study Abroad Experience in Latin America (see guidelines)

LAST 493 Internship in Latin American Studies (3)

LAST 497 Directed Readings in Latin American Studies (3)

POSC 385 Model Organization of American States (3)*

HONR 499 Honors Thesis in Latin American Studies Themes (3)**

Select an additional 9 units from the list of approved courses in Latin American Studies.

The minor in Latin American Studies provides an excellent complement to the following majors: Anthropology, Business Administration, International Business, International Studies, History, Political Science and Spanish. See the coordinator of Latin American Studies for details.