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Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program

The interdisciplinary program in Latin American and Caribbean Studies offers a Minor that allows students to explore the concepts of civilization, culture, and society as applied to the region of Latin America and the Caribbean. The program’s curriculum draws from a variety of disciplines—including art, history, literature, economics, politics, and sociology--in an effort to explore the ways the region has been shaped by the meeting of Amerindian, African, and European peoples. The program aims to teach students about the commonalities and diversity within the region. Students will consider how these factors differ from or complement the characteristic traits of North American societies.

Students who complete the minor can gain the background necessary for careers in teaching, bilingual education, social work, government or international organizations, business, journalism, and specialized non-profit organizations, and/or for graduate work in Latin American Studies and related disciplines.

A Minor in the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program makes for a logical complement to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in various fields, such as Spanish, History, Politics, Art, Sociology, and Economics among others.