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What are the requirements for being a Latin American Studies Minor?
The Minor in Latin American Studies is granted to the student who:
* Meets the University requirements for graduation with a bachelor's degree
* Fulfills at least eighteen (18) semester hours selected from the list of approved courses. Courses selected must come from at least three different departments as well as meet the requirements listed below. (There are no prerequisites for the Minor, although some courses that might be selected for the minor do have lower-division prerequisites.)
* Attend a consultation with the advisor for the Latin American Studies Minor.
Courses selected for the Latin American Studies Minor must:
Courses for LAS Minor
Minimum GPA Requirement: Must have a 2.5 GPA in all LAS courses.
Course work must originate in at least three different departments.
Target: Undergraduate Student Type: General Information
Why should I be a Latin American Studies Minor?
Because it matters: Latin American countries have been our allies, our enemies, and our trading partners. The history, politics and economics of the United States is entangled with Latin America and increasingly our culture is being shaped by influences from countries south of the border. Latinos are about to become the largest minority group in the United States and in Utah the Latino population increased a staggering 138% since 1990. As Latin America assumes an increasingly vital role in U.S. and global affairs, an appreciation and knowledge of the region's rich cultural diversity and profound geographic, social, economic and political variations is more important than ever.
Because it's cool: Latin America is a rich mosaic shaped by African, Native American, European and Asian cultures. Whether you are interested in art or architecture, economics or politics, history or literature, anthropology or sociology, Latin America is a fascinating and perplexing region that presents rich opportunities for interdisciplinary and cross-cultural study.
Because it's practical: Since the inception of the North American Free Trade Agreement in 1994, Mexico has become the second largest trading partner of the U.S. and Utah businesses are trading more with Latin American countries than ever before. This trend will likely accelerate in the future as the U.S. signs additional free trade agreements with other countries in the region. A Latin American Studies Minor will give students valuable language and practical skills that will make them attractive to future employers.
Target: Undergraduate Student Type: General Information