加州州立大學(xué)弗雷斯諾分校

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.

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 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 in international business or 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

Interesting Classes You Might Take

• Music of Mexico and the Southwest
• Critical Thinking in Chicano and Latin American Studies
• Chicano Literature
• Cultural Change and the Latino

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 it's nations, history, problems and realities

Chicano artistic expression with attention to cultural continuity

Analysis of the customs, values, belief systems, and their symbols