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Latin American and Caribbean Studies Minor

Effective Fall 2016

Exclusions:

A minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies is not open to students with a major in Latin American and Caribbean Studies.

Advising

Undergraduate advisors at the International Institute are available to meet with undeclared students who would like to learn more about the program, and also with current majors and minors who would like to discuss course selection, degree requirements, major/minor releases, and other matters of concern. Appointments can be made through our online appointment calendar here. Information on all of our undergraduate programs and Walk-In Advising hours can also be found on our website. The International Institute’s Undergraduate Advising Office is currently located at 1080 South University Avenue, Suite 2660.

Students wishing to pursue a minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies must develop a specific plan for its completion in consultation with an advisor; including the declaration of one of three tracks: Health, Medicine and Science, Human Rights, or Latin American and Caribbean Societies.

Prerequisites

SPANISH 232 or RCLANG 294, or PORTUG 232, or equivalent.

Requirements

Minimum Credits: 15

At least 15 credit of advisor approved courses at the 300-level and above, to be chosen from one of the following tracks:

  1. Health, Medicine, and Science
    • Two courses (6 credits) directly related to the fields of Health, Medicine and Science that touch on issues in the Latin American and Caribbean region.
    • Three courses (or at least 9 credits) drawn from courses, from any department, that cover Latin America and the Caribbean.
  2. Human Rights
    • Two courses (6 credits) directly related to the field of Human Rights that touch on issues in the Latin American and Caribbean region.
    • Three courses (or at least 9 credits) drawn from courses, from any department, that cover Latin America and the Caribbean.
  3. Latin American and Caribbean Societies
    • Two courses (6 credits) that touch on cultural and societal issues in the Latin American and Caribbean region.
    • Three courses (or at least 9 credits) drawn from courses, from that cover Latin America and the Caribbean.

Interdisciplinary Requirement. Courses must be drawn from at least three different departments, with not more than six credits in any one department.

Residency

Study Abroad coursework may be used toward the minor with approval from an advisor.