Latin American Studies at 吃瓜网 is an interdisciplinary program that explores the culture, history, politics and contemporary issues of Latin America and the Caribbean. You鈥檒l gain a broad understanding of the region, its people and the challenges and opportunities they face. The program is designed to help you see Latin America from multiple perspectives, preparing you to engage thoughtfully with a dynamic part of the world.

About Latin American Studies at FAU

This concentration stands out for its flexibility and interdisciplinary approach. You can tailor your studies by combining Latin American Studies with other areas like History, Political Science, Anthropology, Spanish Language, International Studies or Environmental Studies. The program requires a study abroad experience in Latin America, giving you real-world immersion and cultural understanding. Graduates are well-prepared for advanced study or careers in fields such as diplomacy, international organizations, education, business and consulting. Completing the concentration also earns you a Caribbean and Latin American Studies Certificate from FAU.

Degrees Offered at 吃瓜网 Atlantic

Undergraduate

• Concentration in Latin American Studies (Honors College)

Minor in Spanish

Concentration in Latin American Studies

Students must earn a "C" or better in each course taken to fulfill a concentration requirement.

Overview and Advisory Board

The concentration in Latin American Studies is designed to help students develop an interdisciplinary understanding of culture, history, politics and contemporary issues in Latin America and the Caribbean. The concentration is designed to present a broad regional approach to Latin America and to provide the student with a general knowledge and sympathetic understanding of the people and problems of this important area of the world. Latin American Studies is a flexible concentration that allows students to explore a wide range of subjects of particular interest. This flexibility allows the possibility of combining Latin American Studies with other Honors College concentrations such as History, Political Science, Anthropology, Spanish Language, International Studies, or Environmental Studies.

The Latin American Studies concentration presents numerous opportunities after graduation. The interdisciplinary nature of the program prepares the student for further study in any number of academic fields at the graduate level. Students who take upper division courses in Spanish to fulfill the elective requirements of the concentration should be well prepared to enter graduate programs in Language and Literature. Students who complete their language requirements and focus their electives in Political Science, History, Anthropology, or Latin American Studies should be prepared to enter graduate programs in those disciplines. The Latin American Studies concentration also provides valuable preparation for careers in diplomatic service, international organizations, education, banking, foreign missions, business, and consulting.

Study Abroad:

Students who wish to concentrate in Latin American Studies must spend at least one summer or semester studying abroad in Latin America. Study abroad courses may be used to fulfill the language, core or elective requirements of the Latin American Studies concentration (if approved by the advisory board). Language: Students may satisfy the language requirements by demonstrating proficiency equivalent to SPN 2221 by taking the CLEP exams, by completing a more advanced course, or by some other means acceptable to the Advisory Board.

Honors Thesis:

Concentrators will write an honors thesis in Latin American studies during their senior year (6 credits).

A Caribbean and Latin American Studies Certificate Program is available through FAU.