Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies
Fresno, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 16,089 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* students outside the U.S; August 1 - students in the U.S.
** with additional fees and living expenses, the overall annual cost is around $28,584
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Introduction
The B.A. in Latin American Studies is an interdisciplinary degree designed to give students an understanding of the region from diverse disciplines and perspectives. Students are strongly encouraged to spend a semester abroad studying in Latin America, Spain, or Portugal. Majors should also develop proficiency in either Spanish or Portuguese by graduation. High school students preparing to enter the program should not have less than three years of study in either Spanish or Portuguese.
The Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies requires a minimum of 120 units, which includes courses for the major, General Education, electives, and all university requirements. Students seeking a bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies must be in good standing with the university and must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75. Before enrolling in upper-division courses, students must complete designated lower-division courses.
Program Outcome
What You Can Learn
- The Latino population's contribution to the development of a multicultural nation during the late twentieth century
- About Latin America and its nations, history, problems, and realities
- Chicano artistic expression with attention to cultural continuity
- Analysis of the customs, values, belief systems, and their symbols
Curriculum
1. Major requirements (33 units)
Core (15 units)
15 units to be selected from the following:
Chicano and Latin American Studies: CLAS 70, CLAS 72, CLAS 128, CLAS 170, CLAS 171, CLAS 173
Economics: ECON 181
History: HIST 8, HIST 166
Senior Project (3 units)
Choose among: CLAS 150, CLAS 172S, HIST 169T, ECON 190
Electives (15 units)*
AIS 103, ANTH 130, ANTH 141, ANTH 143, CLAS 112, CLAS 114, CLAS 115, CLAS 128, CLAS 171, CLAS 172S, CLAS 173, ECON 114, ECON 179, GEOG 170T, GEOG 172, HIST 145, HIST 160, HIST 162, HIST 165, HIST 167, HIST 169T, HIST 183, PLSI 146T, PLSI 148, ARTH 170, ARTH 173, ARTH 175, HUM 130, SPAN 125, SPAN 129, SPAN 143, SPAN 145, SPAN 147
2. General Education requirements (48 units)
3. Other requirements (9 units)
American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2), Multicultural and International (MI), and Upper-division writing
4. Sufficient elective units to meet required total units (varies)
5. Total units (120)*
* G.E. and MI courses can be double-counted with major requirements. See advisor for details.
Career Opportunities
The B.A. in Latin American Studies prepares students for graduate studies or employment in government services or international organizations. It also provides a strong foundation for students who wish to teach at the secondary school level, at a two-year college, or at the university level. Students are also prepared for careers in the private sector with an emphasis on international business or a specialized focus on Latin America.
What You Can Do
Pursue a career in:
- U.S.-Mexico Relations
- Teaching and Education
- Social Work and Counseling
- Law
- Government work
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