LACSI Undergraduate Major

A major in Latin American and Caribbean Studies introduces you to the traditions, heritage and contemporary experience of Latin American and Caribbean nations and their people. As a student, you will be able to develop critical language and cultural skills that serve as the foundation for careers in public service, business, humanitarian work, law, and health care. Students with multidisciplinary backgrounds are provided with a broad understanding of multiple academic areas with the unifying context of Latin America and the Caribbean.

MAJOR Requirements (27 credits)     the updates below will appear in the fall 2024 bulletin

Area VI Requirements:

Please click on the course names for complete descriptions.

The remaining 4 courses may be satisfied by any combination of classes on the list below: 

Major Language Requirement (3 hours):

Choose one (1) course at the 3000 level in ONE language below. Additional upper-level language courses can count towards the interdisciplinary electives requirements.

• SPAN 3010 (or 3010H or 3011)
• PORT 3010
• FREN 3010 (or 3010H)

Core Requirements (6 hours):

Interdisciplinary Electives (18 hours):

Elective courses must be selected from at least 2 of the 3 different areas below. For example, while five courses may be taken in the "Languages and History Area," at least one class must come from "Social Sciences and LACS," or vice-versa.

For descriptions of the following courses, visit the UGA Bulletin for the LACS Major.