Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program
The Latin American and Caribbean Studies minor offers students the opportunity to acquire a broad, interdisciplinary understanding of a vast, diverse, fascinating and crucially important region. A minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies is essential to the »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ·'s mission to "develop socially responsible citizens with skills and values important to the pursuit of an enriched life and success in the world."
A minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies will also:
- Develop a multidisciplinary understanding of the history, geography, society, politics, economics, cultures and contemporary issues facing Latin America.
- Provide insight into the region's particularly complex relationship with the United States and the globalized world.
- Foster awareness of the fastest growing minority in the United States (2020 Census).
- Enhance the academic preparation of students majoring in social sciences, international relations, international business, foreign language education, and complement the studies of many disciplines.
- Strengthen employment possibilities by adding expertise in Latin America to a student's credentials.
