DEGREE UPDATE
No new students for the Latin American Studies BA degree program are being admitted as of Fall 2026. This degree is now being offered as Global Studies with an emphasis in Global Latin America.
General Education
UNIV 101: Intro to the Gen Ed Experience
1 Unit
Exploring Perspectives (EP) Gen Eds:
Complete 1 of each:
- Artist
- Humanist
- Social Scientist
- Natural Scientist
Building Connections (BC) Gen Eds
Complete 3 courses
UNIV 301: The Gen Ed Portfolio
1 Unit
Minimum units needed for all Gen Eds: 32
- 6 units Tier 1 Individuals & Societies
- 6 units Tier 1 Traditions & Cultures
- 6 units Tier 1 Natural Sciences
- 3 units Tier 2 Arts
- 3 units Tier 2 Individuals & Societies or Tier 2 Humanities
- 3 units Tier 2 Natural Science
- 3 units Diversity Emphasis Course (can be fulfilled with General Education Courses)
Latin American Studies Major
Contemporary Latin American Topics Courses
- Complete 15 units
Choose five courses:
Latin American Studies Electives
- Complete 15 units of Latin American Studies elective courses
- You may complete up to 6 units of elective credit through an internship
Language Requirement
- 5th semester or higher of Spanish or Portuguese language (3 credits)
- SPAN 251 or PORT 325A
Senior Capstone
- 3 units
- Only offered during spring semester.
Minor
Required, minimum of 18 units (or double-major).
Other Electives
Other elective courses can be taken if needed to reach 120 total units or 42 upper-division units.