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Dec 11, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Latino and Latin American Studies, BA
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The BA with major in Latino and Latin American Studies (LLAS) examines the anthropology, culture, economics, history, language, literature, politics, sociology and creative accomplishments of Latinos in the US. This diverse population includes people who trace their heritage to Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, and many other Latin American and Caribbean nations. Students take four required substantive classes (12 hours), four classes (12 hours) in two of three elective areas and also complete either an internship and/or senior research paper (6 hours). LLAS will prepare students to be more competitive in the increasingly challenging and diverse workforce environment.
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Major requirements
A minimum of 30 hours is required in the major, including:
Required courses, 18 hours
Electives, 12 hours
Plus four classes (12 hours) in two of three elective areas:
Country of Origin Studies
Politics and Public Policy
Minor
Students who wish to earn a minor are encouraged to choose business marketing or management, public administration, criminal justice or international studies.
Electives
Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements . Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (42) and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree. For specific information, see an academic advisor in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.
Other requirements
A minimum grade of C is required for an LCEP course to count toward the major.
Four-year degree plan (example)
The following four-year plan is one example of a variety of ways in which you can complete your chosen degree in four years, and will serve as a guide for you to design your pathway to degree completion. Variations will depend on whether you need to take prerequisites or have college credit from exams or dual enrollment.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
| Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
| Capstone selection |
3 hours |
Capstone selection |
3 hours |
| Politics and Public Policy selection |
3 hours |
Politics and Public Policy selection |
3 hours |
| Elective |
3 hours |
Elective |
3 hours |
| Elective |
3 hours |
Elective-advanced |
3 hours |
| Elective-advanced |
3 hours |
Elective-advanced |
3 hours |
| Total |
15 hours |
Total |
15 hours |
Notes
*PSCI 3101 or PSCI 3102 from “Required courses” above.
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