Latin American Studies Minor

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Designed for students with an interest in various aspects of Latin American societies (religion, politics, economics, culture), the program consists of required and elective courses as well as a Latin American field experience. Contact the Department of Languages and Linguistics.

Required Courses

Two years college Spanish (or equivalent)
POL 324 - Politics of Latin America Credits: 4
LAS 315 - Perspectives on Latin America Credits: 3

Elective Courses (At least 8 credits of the following)

BCM 215 - Foundations for Global Christianity Credits: 4
ECB 305 - Economic Development Credits: 4
SPN 362 - Latin American History, Culture and Civilization Credits: 4
SPN 372 - Survey of Latin American Literature Credits: 4
or
SPN 493 - Seminar in Latin American Topic I Credits: 2 and
SPN 494 - Seminar in Latin American Topic II Credits: 2
SOC 335 - Social Change and Development Credits: 4
Comparable courses at a Latin American university

Required Field Experience

Latin American Studies Program or comparable program requiring field experience.