Latin American Studies BA Degree Map
The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a degree in Latin American studies. The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.
Credits to Graduate with a BA in Latin American Studies
120
A Bachelor of Arts degree in Latin American Studies requires 120 credits. With 5 classes a semester, this puts you on track to graduate in 4 years. A minimum gpa of 2.0 is required.
Credits for Major in Latin American Studies
36
To qualify as a major, a minimum of 36 credits are required. 21 core credits are taken in anthropology, Spanish, history and economics. 6 electives are in political science, 3 in sociology and 3 in Spanish. A minimum of 3 credits are required in a foreign language.
General Education Credits Required for a BA in Latin American Studies
30
To satisfy the general education requirements, 30 credits are required. However, some courses may fulfill both major and general education requirements. Be sure to discuss your courses with your advisor.
First Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| FYS 0952-110 First Year Seminar General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| ENG 0122-107 Art & Craft of Writing General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| ANT 0103-111 Cultural Anthropology BA Latin American/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| HIS 0136 Course¹ Select 1 history course BA Latin American/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Foreign Language Course² Level I BA Latin American/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 16 credits |
¹Students must take two out of the three history courses (0136-221 Latin America I; 0136-222 Latin America II; 0136-223 The Caribbean).
²Students may elect to sit for language competency exam.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Foreign Language Course Level II BA Latin American/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| HIS 0136 Course¹ Select 1 history course BA Latin American/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Quant Reasoning Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| Arts Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| Information Literacy Elective Select 1 course BA Latin American Studies Requirement |
3 credits |
| 15-16 credits |
¹Students must take two out of the three history courses (0136-221 Latin America I; 0136-222 Latin America II; 0136-223 The Caribbean).
Second Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Foreign Language Course Level III BA Latin American Studies Requirement |
3 credits |
| ECA 0203-101 Intro to Economics BA Latin American/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| SPA 0172-231 SPA Cross-Cultural Concepts BA Latin American/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Natural Science Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| Arts Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 15-16 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Foreign Language Course Level IV BA Latin American Studies Requirement |
3 credits |
| Political Science Electives Select 1 course BA Latin American Studies Requirement |
3 credits |
| Communication Elective Select 1 course: written General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Formal Science Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| Foreign Language Course Level IV BA International Studies Requirement |
3 credits |
| 15-16 credits |
Third Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANT 0103-245 Peoples & Culture of Mexico BA Latin American Studies Requirement |
3 credits |
| Sociology Elective Select 1 course BA Latin American Studies Requirement |
3 credits |
| Quant Reasoning Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15-16 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Political Science Elective Select 1 course BA Latin American Studies Requirement |
3 credits |
| Spanish Elective Select 1 course BA Latin American Studies Requirement |
3 credits |
| Language Elective Select 1 course BA Latin American Studies Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
Fourth Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPA 0172-531³ Caribbean Culture & Civilization BA Latin American Studies Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
³This course is to be taken for undergraduate or graduate credit.
Students must demonstrate a Level IV proficiency (SPA 122); however, students with an interest in French and/or Portuguese speaking regions can be accommodated with advisor’s approval.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
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