BA in International Studies with Emphasis in Latin American Studies
Degree Program Description
Latin American Studies is offered as an emphasis area for the BA in International Studies. The Latin American Studies emphasis is designed to offer, in addition to linguistic competency in Spanish or Portuguese, a broad base of knowledge about Latin American politics, literature, economics and culture. This field of inquiry, alone or in combination with another discipline, is in high demand throughout the world and can provide students with an indisputable competitive edge in the contemporary professional arena. Students who graduate with an emphasis in Latin American Studies will be fully prepared to pursue graduate study in Latin American Studies programs offered around the country. Students are encouraged to study abroad in one of many program opportunities in Spain, Mexico, Central and South America, Brazil or the Caribbean.
Major Program Requirements
Refer to the program requirements for the BA in International Studies. Students pursuing the Latin American Studies emphasis will fulfill the Emphasis Area requirements of the major by completing 9 hours of credit related to Latin American Studies, including a 3-credit capstone.
Students are encouraged to begin study of their second language no later than the sophomore year. Students should consult with the International Center about appropriate locations for their study abroad experience, but are encouraged to study abroad in one of many program opportunities in Spain, Mexico, Central and South America, Brazil or the Caribbean. In addition to University, general education, and College of Arts and Science requirements, students must also meet the following major program requirements. All major requirements in the College of Arts and Science must be completed with grades of C- or higher unless otherwise indicated.
Semester Plan
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ENGLSH 1000 | 3 | Second Language | 5 |
| Core Humanitites | 3 | POL_SC 1400 or 2700 | 3 |
| Second Language | 5 | Biological/Physical Science Course w/Lab | 5 |
| American History or Government course | 3 | MATH 1050, 1100, or STAT 1200 | 3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| GEOG 1100 or 1200 | 3 | Second Language | 3 |
| Second Language | 3 | ANTHRO 2030 | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 | Writing-Intensive/Social Science | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 | Biological/Physical Science Course | 4 |
| Behavioral Science | 3 | Humanities | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Social/Behavioral major course | 3 | Behavioral Science | 3 |
| Core major course | 3 | Regional/Cultural major course | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 | Social/Behavioral major course | 3 |
| Regional/Cultural major course | 3 | Core Humanities major course | 3 |
| Second Language | 3 | Core major course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| General Elective | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | Emphasis Area Capstone 4000 Level | 3 |
| Emphasis Area major course | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| Writing-Intensive/Emphasis Area major course | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | Elective | 2 |
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Total Credits: 120 | |||
Degree Audit
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Past MU students can request a degree audit by contacting the Academic Advising Unit of the division in which they were last enrolled at MU. For contact information, go to https://advising.missouri.edu/contact/.
Prospective students, can access a preliminary MU degree audit via https://www.transferology.com. Information on the college credits already earned will have to be manually entered before it can be evaluated against current degree requirements.
For additional details on degree audits, go to https://registrar.missouri.edu/degrees-audits/degree-audits/.
Major and Career Exploration
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If you are considering a change of major or are exploring multiple majors, schedule an appointment with an advisor in the Discovery Center by calling (573)884-9700 or through MU Connect Discovery Center service in you success network.
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If you have decided on a major, visit an academic advisor in the School or College that you are interested in to discuss the process of declaring the major.
- If you would like to learn more about your career interests, abilities, values and talents, visit the MU Career Center. No Appointment is necessary to explore career options with one of our staff members.
- If you would like information about MU majors and degree programs, visit:
- the Degrees, Majors (Degree Programs), Emphasis Areas, Minors and Certificates page in the catalog,
- the MU Majors website.
For additional major and career exploration resources, visit Major & Career Exploration in the catalog.