Latin American Studies Major

Description: A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the Hispanic peoples of the North and South American Continents outside Canada and the United States, including the study of the Pre-Columbian period and the flow of immigrants from other societies. Is Latin American Studies the right major for you?
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Latin American Studies Major

What Courses Do Latin American Studies Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Latin American Studies majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

  • Economics
  • History
  • Language
  • Law
  • Political Science
  • Sociology

What other majors are related to Latin American Studies?