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Courses

Getting Started

  • Take HIST 1300 - Latin American Civ to 1820 & HIST 1310 - Latin American Studies Civ Since 1820
  • Begin language coursework at the 1010 level; check with an advisor if you have previous language experience

Making Progress

Take Latin American Studies Electives such as:
  • ANTH 3140 - Cultures of Latin America
  • ARTH 3510 - Modern Latin American Art
  • HIST 3300 - History of Mexico
  • POLS 3500 - Democracy in Latin America
  • GEOG 3670 - Geography of Latin America

Finishing Up

  • Complete 5000+ level approved electives
  • Finish language & conversation courses
  • Complete your college experience by trying a CEL course, conducting research, completing an internship, or learning abroad

Community

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Knowledge & Skills

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Transformation

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Impact

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Careers

Getting Started

  • Activate your Handshake account
  • Find different career paths at the Going Global Career Panel
  • Visit the Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC)
  • Explore careers through CPDC workshops, Meet & Eats, & Career Treks

Making Progress

Finishing Up

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About the Major

Latin American Studies at the University of Utah provides a deep understanding of the peoples, politics, and history of Latin America. Through the rigorous study of languages, societies, and culture, you will gain a rigorous foundation for understanding global issues and their impact on Latin America.

In this major, students will develop analytical and methodological tools from a variety of disciplines. With coursework grounded in language, you will gain or expand on your proficiency in Portuguese, Nahuatl, Quechua, or Spanish. You will also select a variety of Latin America-focused classes from across campus. This interdisciplinary approach gives you the flexibility to pair your major with pre-health courses, a minor, a second major, and/or experiential learning activities related to your academic and career goals.

You'll be able to practice critical language and cultural skills through first-hand experience by studying abroad, completing internships in a related field, researching a project with faculty, or working directly with local communities. The critical language and intercultural skills gained as a Latin American Studies major are applicable both domestically and internationally in fields such as education, healthcare, non-profits, business, and many others.

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop or expand proficiency in a foreign language(s) in order to navigate a Latin American nation and communicate with its people.
  • Build a base of Latin America-oriented knowledge, skills, and global awareness that equips you for an international career.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of history, cultures, politics, and fundamental ideas and institutions of Latin America.
  • Analyze and communicate about contemporary issues of Latin America and/or Latin American Diasporas through a critical, interdisciplinary lens.

Plan & Prepare

At the U, we plan for our students to have an exceptional Educational Experience identified by four broad categories we call the Learning Framework: Community, Knowledge & Skills, Transformation, and Impact. This major map will help you envision, explore, design, and plan your personalized Exceptional Education Experience with the Learning Framework at the core. In addition to assisting you in planning your coursework and navigating the requirements of your major, this map will help you incorporate other kinds of experiences to expand your knowledge, support your development, and prepare you for the future you want.

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Last Updated: 7/19/24