Minor in Latino Studies
Program Overview
A minor program in Latino studies prepares students with interdisciplinary knowledge and practical understanding of the social, economic, historical, and cultural conditions and impact of Latinos/as in the U.S. The program consists of a gateway introductory course in interdisciplinary Latino Studies (LTN 110), a capstone Individual Research Experience requirement (LTN 410), and 12 credits of electives, at least six of which must be at or above the 300 level.
| LTN 110 |
Introduction to Latino Studies |
3 |
| LTN 410 |
Individual Study Project in Latino Studies |
3 |
and 12 credits from the following electives, 6 of which must be at the 300 level or above. Note: Students without intermediate competence in Spanish (SPAN 125/190 or equivalent) must complete SPAN 125 or 190 in lieu of one of their elective courses.
| ANTH 200 |
Dimensions of Diversity and Inequality |
3 |
| ANTH 352 |
Ethnicity and Ethnic Identity |
3 |
| ANTH 428 |
Cultures of Latin America |
3 |
| CRM 245 |
Diversity and Criminal Justice |
3 |
| ENG 347 |
Latino/a Literature |
3 |
| HIST 316 |
History of the American West to 1890 |
3 |
| HIST 317 |
History of the American West, 1890 to Present |
3 |
| HIST 319 |
Race, Ethnicity, and Migration in the U.S. |
3 |
| IS 240 |
Caribbean Cultural Patterns |
3 |
| IS 245 |
Puerto Rico |
3 |
| LTN 470 |
Topics in Latino Studies |
3 |
| SOC 322 |
Race and Ethnic Relations |
3 |
| SOC 422 |
Sociology of Immigration |
3 |
| SOC 460 |
Social Movements and Collective Action |
3 |
| SPAN 191 |
Language for Heritage Speakers of Spanish II |
3 |
| SPAN 290 |
Hispanic Culture for Heritage Speakers of Spanish I |
3 |
| SPAN 291 |
Hispanic Culture for Heritage Speakers of Spanish II |
3 |
| SPAN 316 |
Latin American Civilization |
3 |
