Latin American and Latino/a Studies (Minor)

Degree Type
Minor
Area of Interest
Humanities and Languages
Degree Level
Undergraduate
College
College of Engineering, Letters, and Sciences

The Spanish language is ever-growing in popularity, and now almost 15% of Americans speak it. Having an enriched knowledge of Latin culture and the Spanish language is a valuable trait in modern America. The Latin American Studies minor at Viterbo University is a great route for improving the competency skills of students, which helps enrich a skill set that is valuable in the health care, education, business, social work, and communication fields, among others. This minor promotes two significant outcomes. The first is to raise awareness of social justice issues related to Latin America populations, and Latinos in the United States. The other is to encourage local, national and international engagement and advocacy toward social justice issues in Latin America, and Latinos in the United States.  

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    HIST 153 or LASP 312, six credits of Spanish language, nine credits chosen from HIST 349, INTP 444, LASP 200, PHIL 365, SPAN 321, 322, 486, any Spanish language course (three to four credits) depending on placement. Study abroad experiences in a Spanish Speaking country would count for this minor. Eight credits must be unique to the minor.

    HIST 153 or SPAN 323, 12 credits from HIST 349, INTP 444, LASP 200, 312, 316, 486, 487, 488, SPAN 321, 322, 486, VUSM 240, or any Spanish language course (three to four credits) depending on placement. Study abroad experiences in a Spanish Speaking country would count for this minor. Eight credits must be unique to the minor.