Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies

University of Arizona

Work with internationally renowned Latin American scholars on critical topics facing these communities, such as gender issues, health at the border and environmental concerns. This program delves into the languages, cultures, history and politics of Latin America. The Bachelor of Arts emphasizes community engagement, foreign language acquisition and international relations. This degree pairs well as a second major to almost any other degree program at the University of Arizona, from business and public health to journalism and food studies. Students are encouraged to study abroad in Mexico, Central America, South America or the Hispanic Caribbean, as well as participate in internships at organizations like the Coalition for Human Rights, Barrio Stories and the National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Understanding History, Geography, Development of Latin America; Student demonstrates an understanding of the history, geography and development of Latin America as a whole and in the context of one or more countries in the region.

Critical and Original thinking about Latin American Issues

Student demonstrates ability to bring together original thinking across disciplines in relation to major issues in one or more countries in Latin America.

Understand and interpret Latin American Literature; Student demonstrates ability to understand and interpret pertinent literature from primary and secondary source materials.

Understanding Contemporary Latin American Issues; Student demonstrates understanding of critical contemporary issues in Latin America.

Engagement in Latin America; Students demonstrate understanding of critical issues in Latin American through an engagement experience, including study abroad, internships, or other immersive experience in Latin American culture

CAREER FIELDS

Politics

International business

Journalism

Humanitarian aid

Non-profit