Program: Latin American Studies, B.A. - SUNY Plattsburgh

Apr 16, 2025

2024-2025 University Catalog

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Latin American Studies at SUNY Plattsburgh is a small, quality program, which offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary view of the peoples, cultures, and problems of a major world region. For more information contact the Latin American Studies Program . For help with schedule planning refer to the 4-Year Degree Map .

Major Departmental Requirements 30-39 Credits

Core: (12-18 cr.)

Language Prerequisite/Placement

Language

SPA 213 - Intermediate Spanish I (0 to 3 cr.)
or
Higher level Spanish course (3 cr.)

Latin American Content Courses: (9-10 cr.)

Select one course from three different categories. Study Abroad courses are counted toward the Latin American Content Course Requirement where applicable.

Anthropology/Sociology Elective

Humanities Elective

Political Economy Elective

LAS Electives

Advanced Study: (9-11 cr.)

Select one track from the following:

Model Organization of American States

LAS 459 - Field Study - Organization of American States (1 to 4 cr.) (4 cr.)
LAS 459 - Field Study - Organization of American States (1 to 4 cr.) (2nd time) and additional L.A. content course (3 cr.)
LAS 459 - Field Study - Organization of American States (1 to 4 cr.)
or
Additional LAS content course (3 cr.)

Study Abroad in Latin America

Nine credits in any semester-long study abroad program in Latin America.

Internship with Latin American Connection

Cognate Requirements 18-39 Credits

Select one option from the following:

Second Major Field of Study (30-39 cr.)
Minor (18-24 cr.)

Additional Degree Requirements

Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements , including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum , elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in Major Departmental Requirements.