Latin American and Latino Studies (BA)
Departmental Admission Requirements
Admission to the BA in Latin American and Latino Studies requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on courses in the major.
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General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements * | 31 | |
| The following courses are required by the program and can satisfy the respective General Education Requirement: | ||
| Introduction to Latin American Studies - D2, SB | ||
| Introduction to Latino Studies - SB, D1 | ||
All degrees require the completion of the University-wide General Education Program (link provided above). Some General Education requirements may be met in the requirements for the major or supporting coursework, in which case additional electives may be required to complete the minimum hours for the degree.
College/School Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Sciences Requirements | ||
| GEN 100 | Student Success Center First Year Experience | 1 |
| or GEN 101 | Arts & Sciences First Year Experience | |
| Foreign Language 1 | 12 | |
| Electives in Humanities or Natural Sciences 2 | 9 | |
| WR—two approved courses at the 300 level or above 3 | ||
| Minimum Total Hours | 22 | |
Program/Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program in Latin American and Latino Studies | ||
| LALS 310 | Introduction to Latin American Studies - D2, SB | 3 |
| LALS 311 | Introduction to Latino Studies - SB, D1 | 3 |
| LALS 400 | Latin American and Latino Studies Internship - CUE, WR | 3 |
| Language Requirement | ||
| Spanish or Portuguese at the 200 level, or demonstration of equivalent language proficiency | 3 | |
| Humanities | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Selected Topics in Art History | ||
| Mexican Art and Architecture | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Pan-African Art: Form and Content | ||
| Minority Traditions in American Literature - AH, D1 | ||
| Women and Global Literature - D2, AH | ||
| Studies in Post-Colonial and/or Ethnic Literature - CUE | ||
| Women's Personal Narratives - CUE | ||
| African-American Religion - D1, AH | ||
| Culture of Iberia-Latin America | ||
| Native American Cultures | ||
| Exploring Latin America - AH, D2 | ||
| Panamanian Culture - D2, SB | ||
| Cultures of Latin America - AH, D2 | ||
| Special Topics in Language, Literature, or Culture | ||
| Latin American Literature | ||
| Foundations of Latin American Nations and Identities | ||
| Cultural and Literary Perspectives on Modern Latin America | ||
| Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics | ||
| Latin American Literature: Colonial Period through 19th Century | ||
| Contemporary Spanish-American Theatre | ||
| Spanish-American Poetry | ||
| Spanish-American Narrative | ||
| Hispanic Culture through Film and Media | ||
| Cultural Diversity in Performance - AH, D1 4 | ||
| Theatre of the African World - AH, D2 | ||
| Social Sciences 5,6 | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| The Anthropology of Latin America - D2, SB | ||
| Globalizing Inequalities - WR 4 | ||
| Anthropology of Refugees | ||
| Global Capitalisms | ||
| Introduction to Intercultural Communication - SB, D2 | ||
| Urbanism in the Global South: Cities and Space | ||
| Colonial Latin America | ||
| Latin America, 1820 to Present | ||
| Women in Latin American History | ||
| Social Sciences Special Topics in Latino Studies | ||
| Social Science Special Topics in Latin American Studies | ||
| Global Marketing | ||
| Introduction to Caribbean Studies - D2, SB | ||
| Survey of Brazilian Music | ||
| Survey of American Diversity - SB, D1 | ||
| Language, Protest and Identity | ||
| Slave Trade and Slavery | ||
| African Languages in the Diaspora | ||
| African Diaspora in the Caribbean and Latin America | ||
| Faces of Global Poverty - WR 4 | ||
| History of the Caribbean | ||
| The Black Atlantic | ||
| Advanced Topics in Afro-American and African Studies | ||
| Slave Trade and Slavery in the African World | ||
| The History and Popular Culture of the African Diaspora | ||
| Black Women's Voices - WR 4 | ||
| Language, Race, Class and Gender | ||
| Pan-African Art: Form and Content | ||
| Race, Law and Politics - D1, SB | ||
| International Relations | ||
| The United Nations and International Organization - WR 4 | ||
| International Law - WR 4 | ||
| Politics of European Integration and Foreign Policy 4 | ||
| Comparative Political Development in Latin America - SB, D2 | ||
| Latin America in the World | ||
| Senior Seminar - WR, CUE 4 | ||
| Law, Diplomacy and Power: The Foreign Relations of the U.S. | ||
| Topics in International Relations | ||
| International Negotiation | ||
| Women in Developing Countries - WR 4 | ||
| Race in the United States - SB, D1 | ||
| Diversity and Inequality | ||
| Faces of Global Poverty - WR 4 | ||
| Social Inequality & Stratification - CUE, WR 4 | ||
| Race and Ethnicity - CUE, WR 4 | ||
| Generalist Practice I | ||
| Generalist Practicum Seminar and Lab I - CUE | ||
| Generalist Practicum Seminar and Lab II | ||
| Women in Latin American History | ||
| Faces of Global Poverty - WR 4 | ||
| Women's Personal Narratives | ||
| Women in Developing Countries - WR 4 | ||
| Topics in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies: Humanities | ||
| LALS Electives at the 300 level or above 7 | 9 | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 36 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | ||
| Social Science Electives at the 300 level or above 8,9 | 6 | |
| Humanities Electives at the 300 level or above 8,9 | 6 | |
| Minimum Electives 10 | 20 | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 32 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Culminating Undergraduate Experience (Graduation requirement) | ||
| Requirement fulfilled by completing: | ||
| Latin American and Latino Studies Internship - CUE, WR | ||
- 1
Completion of the intermediate level of a single foreign language.
- 2
In addition to courses counted toward General Education; 6 hours must be at 300 level or above.
- 3
May be incorporated into other degree requirements.
- 4
Fulfills WR requirement.
- 5
6 of the 9 hours must be at the 300 level or above.
- 6
Students also completing a second major in any of the areas listed below may use no more than 6 hours in that Department to fulfill this LALS requirement.
- 7
Select three courses from above not used to meet the Humanities or Social Science requirements.
- 8
Other than LALS courses, in addition to courses used to complete the College Programmatic Requirements.
- 9
Substitutions may be approved by the LALS Director. Consult the LALS Advisor about Special Topics Courses and Independent Studies that may fulfill requirements for the major. Special Topics Courses that may have LALS content are listed at the bottom of the page.
- 10
Students who satisfy General Education Requirements by courses defined by the program will require additional electives to complete the minimum hours for the degree.
Potential LALS-Content Special Topics Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 562 | Special Topics in Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ARTH 342 | Selected Topics in Art History | 3 |
| ARTH 542 | Special Topics | 3 |
| COMM 510 | Special Topics in Communication Studies | 3 |
| HIST 310 | Studies in History | 3 |
| HIST 503 | Advanced Studies in History | 3 |
| HON 336 | Honors Seminar in Humanities - WR | 3 |
| HON 436 | Honors Seminar in Humanities - WR | 3 |
| HON 446 | Honors Seminar in Social Sciences - WR | 3 |
| HUM 562 | Selected Topics | 3 |
| M L 551 | Special Topics | 3 |
| SPAN 313 | Special Topics in Spanish Culture, Literature and Linguistics | 3 |
| SPAN 499 | Special Topics in Spanish Culture, Literature and Linguistics | 3 |
| SPAN 599 | Special Topics | 3 |
| TA 555 | Special Topics in Theatre | 1-3 |
Flight Plan
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| GEN 100 or GEN 101 | Student Success Center First Year Experience or Arts & Sciences First Year Experience | 1 |
| ENGL 101 | Introduction to College Writing - WC | 3 |
| General Education: Cardinal Core Quantitative Reasoning - QR | 3 | |
| Spanish or Portuguese Language I | 4 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 102 | Intermediate College Writing - WC | 3 |
| General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences with Lab - B | 3 | |
| General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities - AH | 3 | |
| Spanish or Portuguese Language II | 4 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities - AH | 3 | |
| General Education: Cardinal Core Social & Behavioral Sciences Historical Perspective - SBH | 3 | |
| General Education: Cardinal Core Oral Communication - OC | 3 | |
| Spanish or Portuguese Language III | 4 | |
| LALS 310 | Introduction to Latin American Studies - D2, SB | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences - S | 3 | |
| Humanities or Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Spanish or Portuguese Language (200 level) | 3 | |
| LALS 311 | Introduction to Latino Studies - SB, D1 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Humanities or Natural Science Elective (300 level or above) | 3 | |
| Social Science LALS Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities LALS Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| WR General Elective (300 level or above) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Social Science LALS Elective (300 level or above) | 3 | |
| Humanities LALS Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective (300 level or above) | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective (300 level or above) | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| LALS 400 | Latin American and Latino Studies Internship - CUE, WR | 3 |
| Social Science Elective (300 level or above) | 3 | |
| Social Science LALS Elective (300 level or above) | 3 | |
| Humanities or Natural Science Elective (300 level or above) | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| LALS Elective (300 level or above) | 3 | |
| LALS Elective (300 level or above) | 3 | |
| LALS Elective (300 level or above) | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective (300 level or above) | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 121 | |
The Flight Plan outlined above is intended to demonstrate one possible path to completing the degree within four years. Course selection and placement within the program may vary depending on course offerings and schedule, elective preferences, and other factors (study abroad, internship availability, etc.). Please consult your advisor for additional information about building a flight plan that works for you.
Degree Audit Report
Degree Audit reports illustrate how your completed courses fulfill the requirements of your academic plan, and which requirements are still outstanding. Degree audits also take transfer credits and test credits into account. "What-if" reports allow you to compare the courses you have completed in your current academic plan to the courses required in another academic plan. Should you have questions about either report, please consult with your academic advisor.
Flight Planner
The Flight Planner tool is available for you to create a personalized Flight Plan to graduation. Advisors have access to review your Flight Planner and can help you adjust it to ensure you remain on track to graduate in a timely manner.
To create these reports:
- Log into your ULink account.
- Click on the Academic Progress tile.
- Select the appropriate report.
- To run a Degree Audit report, click on "View my Degree Audit."
- To create a What-if report, click on "Create a What-if Advisement Report."
- To run a Flight Planner report, click on "Use My Flight Planner."
Click here to run a Degree Audit report, create a What-if report, or run a Flight Planner report.
