Bachelor of Arts Latin American Studies

The Department of History and Anthropology at Edinboro University offers an undergraduate degree program in Latin American Studies. An interdisciplinary program that brings together faculty from nine different departments in two schools (Liberal Arts and Science, Management, and Technology).  Latin American Studies offers both a specialized and integrative approach to preparation for competing in the international job market.

The Latin American Studies Major will prepare graduates to compete in our global society, enabling them to work for international corporations, federal, state, and local governments, social services, and in education. Its design will also provide graduates with the necessary background to pursue advanced academic study either in graduate or law school. The program prepares students to become global citizens in the 21st century. The strength and flexibility of the program is found in its structure:

• 18 hours in Latin American Studies
• 21 hours in Spanish
• 12 hours in International Business/ Politics OR
• 12 hours in Cultural Studies
• Internships (both here and abroad)
• 15-18 hours of Free Electives (depending on track)
• additional hours in Business if choosing the IBP track

Opportunities:

• Employment (marketing-sales) with international corporations abroad
• Employment (marketing-sales) with international corporations domestically
• Acquire knowledge/understanding of Latin American cultures
• Acquire language proficiency in Spanish
• Employment with Immigration and Naturalization
• Advisory and consulting positions
• Provides necessary cultural and historical understanding

Can graduates of this program expect to be hired?. Yes!
Because a graduate of the Latin American Studies program will be able to:

• Facilitate new business opportunities in Latin America
• Develop new business opportunities in the U.S.
• Train entry level workers regarding cultural sensitivity
• Facilitate the hiring of minority employees

The student who graduates with this degree will provide an invaluable service for any company. According to the U.S. Department of Labor webpage (2003), a "number of international companies lost contracts in Latin America due to a lack of cultural sensitivity." This program will provide students with a understanding of Latin American culture and enable graduates to find employment in the U.S. and Latin America.

→ Check out our winter session course, "Maya Experience"

→  Dr. Jenrette's Spring 2005 Sabbatical

→ Mexico Study Abroad