Add a Minor in Latin American Studies
The minor in Latin American studies (LAS) requires a minimum of 15 semester hours in Latin American Studies Program (LASP) approved courses, including at least 12 semester hours completed at the University of Iowa. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 in all courses for the minor and in all UI courses for the minor.
A student may earn the certificate or the minor in Latin American studies, but not both.
Students may count a total of 6 semester hours earned for majors, certificates, and other minors toward the Latin American studies minor. The minor is interdisciplinary, so it may include a maximum of 6 semester hours of credit from any single department or program.
To request approval of a course for the LAS minor which is not currently on the approved list, students can submit an online course petition.
Requirements
Students are highly encouraged to complete either or both of these courses for the minor:
| Course number | Course title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LAS:2700 | Introduction to Latin American Studies AND/OR | 15 |
| LAS:4700 | Latin American Studies Seminar | |
| Total hours | 15 | |
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History of the program
The Latin American Studies Program (LASP) at the University of Iowa is a unique interdisciplinary program of study for undergraduate students. Established in 1978, the program fosters cross-disciplinary teaching and research on Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Latin American studies faculty and students use a variety of disciplinary perspectives, which include anthropology, art, history, political science, Spanish and Portuguese, and communication studies. The program also sponsors events such as lectures, film series, exhibitions, conferences, and round table discussions, works to expand research and teaching in Latin American studies, and brings Latin American studies scholars to campus to foster institutional linkages.