Credit can be arranged for numerous other summer and academic-year programs. Majors are encouraged to spend at least one quarter studying in Latin America. Majors may also do research on Latin America as an intern at one of the many agencies of the Bay Area which need volunteers and the occasional paid employee. The Program Director maintains a file on study abroad and internship opportunities. This relationship can be one of the strongest features recommending the program.
Awards are limited to students with upper division standing.
A grade point average of 3.0 or higher is required. The major treats the Latin American sequence in the History Department, which is offered each year, as its core curriculum. The major is completed by choosing nine courses in at least three disciplines, besides history, from a wide variety of electives. It is extremely helpful if entering students begin coursework for the major with the language skills requirements behind them. Because requirements are subject to change, consult an advisor in your major department for clarification and interpretation of your major requirements.