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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Latin American Studies
Vincent T. Gawronski, Program Coordinator
The minor in Latin American studies provides a multifaceted preparation for a wide
range of careers in the public and private sectors. To facilitate the student’s understanding
of the importance of Latin America on the global stage, the minor provides a broad-based
study of language and literature, history, politics, and culture. The goal of the Latin
American studies minor is to heighten the student’s awareness and knowledge of the
complexities of Latin America as a region and the vast diversity of Latinos living in the
United States. Ideally students who minor in Latin American studies will travel to Latin
America at some point during their undergraduate coursework. The College offers a
variety of opportunities for study abroad, international internships, and even scholarship
aid for such travels through the Sklenar Center for International Programs.
Consistent with the College’s policies for an academic minor, no courses counted
toward a major may be counted toward the Latin American studies minor unless
specifically exempted from this exclusion.
Minor Requirements
The following courses are required (6 units):
HI 261 (historical core component)
PS 240 (political core component)
SN 270 or equivalent (may be waived through a proficiency exam)
three elective units from the following:
ARH 405
EH 395
HRC 200
LAS 200
MU 126 (Latin America: spring of odd-numbered years)
PS 366
PS 393 (when taught on a Latin American topic)
SN 365
SN 370 (when taught on a Latin American topic)
SN 402
SN 495 (when taught on a Latin American topic)
Leadership Studies
Kent S. Andersen, Program Coordinator
The Distinction in Leadership Studies (DLS) program examines the theory and practice
of leadership. Because leadership and the capacity to lead shape all aspects of