OUTLINE OF PROGRAM OF STUDY:
Students have a great deal of flexibility in designing their program of studies for the Latin American Studies major. This sample program of studies shows how a student might complete a Latin American Studies major by completing 15 credit hours in four departments (five courses in economics, geography, history, and political science), 15 credit hours of advanced Spanish (five courses), and the Latin American Pro-Seminar (three credits). There are many other possible combinations; for example, students who study abroad can receive transfer credits, and those who write an honors thesis or engage in independent study can get credit for those activities.

FIRST YEAR
HIST/ETHN 271 Latin American Colonies
HIST/ETHN 272 Latin American Republics
Also basic Spanish courses as needed to prepare for required advanced courses

SECOND YEAR
POLS 277 Latin American Politics
SPAN 303 Advanced Reading for Comprehension
SPAN 304 Advanced Writing

THIRD YEAR
GEOG 378 Geography of Latin America
ECON 323 Economic Development of Latin America
SPAN 305 Literary Analysis in Spanish

FOURTH YEAR
LAMS 478 Pro-Seminar in Latin American Studies
SPAN 331 Latin American Civilization
SPAN 459 Spanish-American Poetry