Degree Requirements

Foundations

  • 1st Year English or equivalent
  • PHIL 110, LING 123, MATH 107, or MATH 112 (or higher)
  • 4th semester second language proficiency

Overview

  • 120 total units to complete degree
  • 36 units in the major
  • 42 of upper-division courses total
  • Minor (or dual-major) required

 

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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 four 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) 
  • Complete Portuguese 299 or higher, or Spanish 251 or higher, or LAS 462/462-SA

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.