Minor in Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
A minor in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino studies is intended for students seeking a broad and interdisciplinary understanding of the histories, societies and cultures of Latin America, the Caribbean, and Latino communities in the United States and beyond. It complements a wide range of majors and supports careers in government, business, international relations, social work, public policy, education, journalism, or roles in non-governmental organizations and cultural institutions focused on Latin American and Latino communities.
Program Overview
The minor in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies offers students broad interdisciplinary training focused on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Latino communities in the United States and beyond.
The minor requires 3 credit hours of language instruction in Spanish, Portuguese, or French (at or above the 200 level); and complete 12 credit hours of approved courses across at least three of the following disciplines: anthropology, Hispanic studies, history, Latin American studies, linguistics, geography, political science, sociology, and writing, rhetoric and digital studies. All courses need to have at least 75 percent Latin American, Caribbean or Latino content. Other courses, including independent studies and education abroad courses, may be counted with the approval from the LACLAS Director.
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What You'll Learn
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
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Accelerated Pathway
This program is part of the Accelerated Master's Pathways program. If you plan to obtain a related master's degree, this program can save you time and money with dual credit hours when you sign up.
How to Add this Minor
Prospective students: Minors are declared once you are a current University of Kentucky student.
Current students: You can add this minor in myUK GPS. Under "My Program of Study" on the right side of the screen, click the link "Request a major/minor/certificate change". If you need help, contact your academic advisor.
You should talk with your advisor about how adding a program to your plan of study will impact graduation time and any graduation requirements of your major.
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