Stephen F. Austin State University

Office of Interdisciplinary Programs

Objectives

The Office of Interdisciplinary Programs houses academic programs that encourage students to enrich their education through interdisciplinary study. Office administrators and staff coordinate programs in American Studies, Applied Arts and Sciences, Classical Studies, Gender Studies, Film Studies, International Studies, Latin American Studies, Leadership, Liberal Studies, Multidisciplinary Studies and Religious Studies. These programs allow students the opportunity to broaden their undergraduate education and develop the ability to address complex social and cultural issues from a multi-faceted perspective.

Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences

Steve Cooper, Coordinator
Ferguson 273
Phone: (936) 468-2803
Fax: (936) 468-2190
E-mail: scooper@sfasu.edu

The Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences Degree

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) is unique among all other degrees at SFA in that it allows students to apply credit earned in community college vocational or technical programs, in military training, or through occupational licensure or certification, to the completion of a bachelor's degree. Students who hold associate degrees in technical fields are particularly well positioned to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the BAAS.

Technical credits earned toward an associate degree, hours completed in special training in a branch of military service, and continuing education units are generally NOT accepted as college credit hours in traditional bachelor's degree programs. However, after evaluating appropriate documentation (see Eligibility & Documentation below) from these sources, a BAAS adviser may apply as many as 30 semester credit hours (lower level) to the degree, providing a shorter route to completing a bachelor's degree than many traditional programs.

Eligibility & Documentation

Normally, students admitted to this program will fall within one of the following categories:

  1. Those students who have earned all or a substantial part of an associate's degree that included technical credit, such as courses in respiratory therapy, graphic arts, welding, etc. Transcripts from the junior or community college will provide sufficient documentation to verify eligibility.
  2. Those students who have been out of school for a number of years and have developed vocational-technical competencies equivalent to a community college program. Documentation necessary to determine eligibility for BAAS credit may include, but is not limited to, a certificate of completion, a letter from a supervisor certifying training hours completed toward certification or licensure, and a description of training sessions with hours required to complete each.
  3. Those students who are veterans or are currently serving in the military and have acquired specialized training as part of their service (military transcripts will need to be submitted to Admissions for evaluation.)

Is the BAAS program for you?

The BAAS is NOT designed to accommodate students seeking teacher certification while completing the bachelor's degree. Coursework in elementary or secondary education is not normally used in the BAAS degree.

The BAAS is NOT normally intended to prepare students for graduate or professional school. Students who plan to apply to law school, medical school, or graduate programs in academic disciplines should consult with an SFA adviser before applying for the BAAS program.

Although the number of courses offered online at SFA increases each semester, the BAAS is not available as an online degree at this time.

Many BAAS applicants are also eligible for SFA Community College Transfer Scholarship Program. More information about this program is available at http://www.sfasu.edu/admissions/scholarships/cctransferprogram.asp.

Degree Components (Total: 120 hours)

There are essentially three parts to the BAAS degree: the core curriculum, which provides academic foundations for all university students; the area of specialization, which is the equivalent of coursework in the major in a traditional degree program and which is where non-collegiate credit is applied; and the professional development area, which takes the place of the minor in a traditional degree program and is intended to broaden the academic foundations of the student.
  1. Core Curriculum Requirements (42-46 hours)
    1. Communication (12-14 hours)
      1. Six hours from: ENG 131, 132, 133H
      2. Six to eight hours from: BCM 247; COM 111, 170; ENG 273; FRE 131, 132; GER 131, 132; GRK 131, 132; ILA 111, 112; LAT 131, 132; SPA 131, 132; SPH 172, 272
    2. Mathematics (3-5 hours)
      1. Three to five hours from: MTH 110, 133, 138, 143, 220, 233
    3. Natural Sciences (6-8 hours) (Lab Required)
      1. Six to eight hours from: AST 105, BIO 121, 123, 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 111, 112, 133, 134; ENV 110; GOL 131, 132; PHY 101, 102, 110, 118, 131, 132, 241, 242
    4. Humanities & Visual & Performing Arts (6 hours)
      1. Three hours from: ART 280, 281, 282; MUS 140; MHL 245; THR 161, 370; DAN 140, 341
      2. Three hours from: ENG 200-233H, 300; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
    5. Social & Behavioral Sciences (15 hours)
      1. Six hours from: HIS 133, 134
      2. Six hours from: PSC 141, 142
      3. Three hours from: ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
    6. Collateral Requirements: (3 hours)
      1. Three hours from: CSC 101, 102, 121, 201
  2. An area of specialization consisting of 36 to 48 hours from a specific occupational area. The area of specialization will be designated as one of the following:
    1. Allied Health Occupations
    2. Business Occupations
    3. Public Safety and Administration
    4. Graphic Arts
    5. Applied Technology
  3. A professional development core consisting of 24 hours selected from an academic discipline, in consultation with an adviser. The professional development discipline should provide an intellectual foundation for the area of specialization.
  4. Sufficient electives to total 120 semester hours.
  5. A minimum of 42 semester hours of residence work at SFA.
  6. A minimum of 36 semester hours of advanced courses (300-499 courses) at SFA.
  7. A grade of at least C in each freshman English course; if required by the Texas Success Initiative, and unless exempted from the Texas Success Initiative, a C in MTH 099, ENG 099 and RDG 098; a C average in the area of specialization; and a C average in work completed at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category that are included in the student's official degree plan.
  8. Students must complete nine semester hours of courses designated writing enhanced at SFA.
  9. Students may not earn more than 30 hours of academic credit from the College of Business.

To Apply

If you think you meet eligibility criteria for the BAAS, the following steps are necessary to be admitted to the program.

Contact Information

Send all BAAS materials to:

Dr. Steve Cooper, Associate Dean and BAAS Program Director
College of Liberal and Applied Arts
SFA Box 13033
Nacogdoches, TX 75962-3033
Phone: (936) 468-2803
Fax: (936) 468-2190
Email: baas@sfasu.edu

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and Social Studies Teaching Certification

Michael Martin, Coordinator
Ferguson 178
Phone: (936) 468-6722
E-mail: martinmj@sfasu.edu
Web: www2.sfasu.edu/oidp

The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies degree offers students an opportunity to create individualized majors that draw courses from several departments at SFA. This major is distinguished from the traditional academic program in that students are required to integrate two or more areas of study into a focused degree plan.

Students who are interested in designing an individualized program of study are encouraged to meet with the coordinator of the Office of Interdisciplinary Programs to discuss their interests. The possible areas of study are limited only by the courses taught at SFA; among the many possibilities are international affairs, law and society, philosophy and politics, psychobiology, or art and society.

Students who seek admission to the Liberal Studies program should have completed at least 24 semester credit hours at the time of application. A short essay outlining the course of study, approved by at least two members of the regular faculty, is required. One of the faculty members must agree to serve as the primary adviser for the student's work. The following requirements are the core and the college requirements for students pursuing a degree in either the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies or the Social Studies Teaching Certification. The specific major requirements for those students seeking the Social Studies Teaching Certification can be found in the College of Education's Educator Certification section of this bulletin.

Curriculum

  1. Core Curriculum Requirements (42-46 hours)
    1. Communication (12-14 hours)
      1. Six hours from: ENG 131, 132, 133H
      2. Proficiency in a foreign language through SFA's 132 courses, or two semesters of any single language. Students may satisfy this requirement with two semesters of American Sign Language (SPH 172, 272).
    2. Mathematics (3 hours)
      1. Three to five hours from: MTH 110, 133, 138, 143, 220, 233
    3. Natural Sciences (6-8 hours) (Lab required)
      1. Six to eight hours from: AST 105; BIO 121, 123, 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 111, 112, 133, 134; ENV 110; GOL 131, 132; PHY 101, 102, 110, 118, 131, 132, 241, 242
    4. Humanities and Visual & Performing Arts (6 hours)
      1. Three hours from: ART 280, 281, 282; MUS 140; MHL 245; THR 161, 370; DAN 140, 341
      2. Three hours from: ENG 200-230, 300; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
    5. Social & Behavioral Sciences (15 hours)
      1. Six hours from: HIS 133, 134
      2. Six hours from: PSC 141, 142
      3. Three hours from: ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
  2. College Requirements
    1. Foreign language proficiency through the SFA 232 level (SPH 479 for American Sign Language).
    2. Three hours of humanities coursework from: ENG 200-233H, 300; HIS 151, 152; PHI 153, 163, 223. The course chosen must have a different prefix than that selected in line D-2 in the university core above.
    3. Three hours of oral communication skills from COM 111 or 170.
  3. Liberal Studies Concentration (Major)
    1. An approved curriculum of 36-39 credit hours chosen from disciplines or academic departments. No more than 20 credit hours may be from any single discipline. (For purposes of this requirement, academic discipline is distinguished from academic department, e.g., geography and sociology count as two distinct disciplines although they are taught within a single department at SFA.) At least 24 of the required credit hours must be upper-division courses (300-499). Each discipline comprising the major must be represented by either (a) nine credit hours, or (b) six upper-division hours. At least half of the upper-division credits must be completed in disciplines within the College of Liberal and Applied Arts, the College of Fine Arts, and the College of Sciences and Mathematics. All students completing this degree program are required to take LBA 398 during their final semester of undergraduate coursework. Students seeking Secondary Education teacher certification in social studies should consult the College of Education section of this bulletin.
  4. Minor (18-24 hours)
    1. An academic minor or second major of 18-24 hours, with at least nine advanced hours of which at least six are completed at SFA. Students completing the Social Studies Teaching Certification are required to complete a minor in secondary education.
  5. Undergraduates must complete at least 120 semester credit hours.
  6. Forty-two or more semester hours of advanced work (courses numbered 300-499), at least 36 at SFA.
  7. A minimum of 42 semester hours in residence at SFA.
  8. A grade of C or better is required in each freshman English course; a C average or better at SFA; and a C average in all specified work completed in the academic concentration and the minor field of study. These required averages are based on those courses in each category that are included in the student's official degree plan.
  9. Students must complete nine semester hours of courses designated writing enhanced at SFA.

Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies

Steve Cooper, Coordinator
Michael Martin, Coordinator
Ferguson 273
Phone: (936) 468-2803
Email: scooper@sfasu.edu ; martinmj@sfasu.edu
Web: www2.sfasu.edu/oidp

The Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies (BSMS) is one of three interdisciplinary degrees offered in the College of Liberal and Applied Arts. It remains distinct from others (the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences and the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies) in that students can select areas of study. Unlike those enrolled in a traditional degree program, students pursuing the BSMS degree will work with faculty to design a degree plan consisting of three areas of study from any of SFA's different colleges. Each area of study requires a total of 24 semester credit hours (12 of which must be upper division - 300 to 400 level - coursework). The areas of study must be complimentary of one another. Students wishing to pursue this degree must be able to demonstrate how these areas can be logically, academically and professionally integrated.

In most cases, students may include areas of study from any of the academic programs that currently offer minors. However, only those students pursuing the Physical Science Secondary Teaching Certification degree may include Secondary Education as one of the three areas of study. In addition, only one area of study within any degree plan can be based on a defined interdisciplinary minor (a list of these minors can be obtained through the Office of Interdisciplinary Programs).

In order to be admitted to this degree program, students must:

  1. have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
  2. obtain and complete an application for admission (This application is available through the Academic and Career Advising Office for the College of Liberal and Applied Arts in Ferguson 290.)
  3. complete SFA 110 with a grade of C or higher.

Curriculum

  1. Core Curriculum Requirements (46-50 hours)
    1. Communication (12-14 hours)
      1. Six hours from: ENG 131, 132, 133 or 235
      2. Six to eight hours from: BCM 247; COM 111, 170; ENG 273; FRE 131, 132; GER 131, 132; GRK 131, 132; ILA 111, 112; LAT 131, 132; SPA 131, 132; SPH 172, 272
    2. Mathematics (3-5 hours)
      1. Three to five hours from: MTH 133, 138, 143, 220, 233
    3. Natural Sciences (6-8 hours) (Lab required)
      1. Six to eight hours from: AST 105; BIO 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 111, 112, 133, 134; ENV 110; GOL 131, 132; PHY 110, 131, 132, 241, 242
    4. Humanities and Visual & Performing Arts (6 hours)
      1. Three hours from: ART 280, 281, 282; MUS 140; THR 161, 370; DAN 140, 341
      2. Three hours from: ENG 200 - 233H, 300; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
    5. Social & Behavioral Sciences (15 hours)
      1. Six hours from: HIS 133, 134
      2. Six hours from: PSC 141, 142
      3. Three hours from: ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
    6. Program Requirements
      1. One hour from SFA 110
      2. Three hours from SFA 499
  2. Discipline Area 1 consisting of 24 hours selected from an academic discipline, at least 12 of them advanced, in consultation with an adviser.
  3. Discipline Area 2 consisting of 24 hours selected from an academic discipline, at least 12 of them advanced, in consultation with an adviser.
  4. Discipline Area 3 consisting of 24 hours selected from an academic discipline, at least 12 of them advanced, in consultation with an adviser.
  5. Students must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher overall, as well as in each area of study.
  6. Only those courses in which a student has earned a grade of C or higher will count toward the requirements of each area of study.
  7. Students must earn a grade of C or higher in both SFA 110 and SFA 499.
  8. Students must complete at least 120 semester credit hours.
  9. A minimum of 42 semester hours of residence work at SFA.
  10. A minimum of 36 semester hours of advanced courses (300-499 courses) at SFA
  11. A grade of at least C in each freshman English course; if required by the Texas Success Initiative, and unless exempted from the Texas Success Initiative, a C in MTH 099, ENG 099 and RDG 098; a C average in the area of specialization; and a C average in work completed at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category that are included in the student's official degree plan.
  12. Students may not earn more than 30 hours of academic credit from the College of Business.

American Studies Minor (18 hours)

Michael Martin, Coordinator
Vera Dugas Liberal Arts North 212
Phone: (936) 468-2007
Fax: (936) 468-2190
E-mail: martinmj@sfasu.edu
Web: www2.sfasu.edu/oidp

Advisory Committee

Mark Barringer (History), Karol Chandler-Ezell (Sociology), Michael Martin (English), Allan Nielsen (Theatre), and Chad Erpelding (Art)

Objectives

American Studies (AMS) is an interdisciplinary field concerned with the historical development of the cultures of the United States. The American Studies Program at SFA incorporates analysis of race, ethnicity, class and gender, as well as religion, art, nationalist mythology and geography in a broad-based approach to the investigation of American cultures.

The core of the AMS program is a humanities-based curriculum emphasizing the diversity of American cultures and identities but insisting on a commonality of educational experience. The AMS minor will be a strong supporting field for many students within the university community. The core curriculum will provide comprehensive training in cultural literacy, yet the program is intended to be flexible enough to address individual student needs.

In addition to its obvious attraction to students majoring in traditional liberal arts disciplines, American Studies would be especially appropriate as a supporting field for students enrolled in pre-law, journalism, secondary education, radio/television or social work programs.

Required Courses (6 hours)

AMS 300 Introduction to American Studies. Introductory survey of the theoretical underpinnings and interdisciplinary nature of American Studies.

AMS 450 Capstone in American Studies or AMS 475: Independent Study in American Studies. This is a capstone seminar in which students will develop a seminar paper that displays an awareness of the interdisciplinary nature of American studies through topic development and research procedures.

Elective Courses (12 hours)

(Four from among the following, no more than two from any discipline, six hours must be upper level.)

Other electives may be substituted with the consent of the coordinator of the Office of Interdisciplinary Programs.

Classical Studies Minor (18 hours)

Owen Smith, Coordinator
Boynton Building, 208B
Phone: (936) 468-2367
E-mail: omsmith@sfasu.edu

Objective

The minor in Classical Studies enables students to become familiar with the world of classical antiquity through a variety of disciplines. Central to the program is the principle that we can gain invaluable insights into contemporary culture by studying its ancient roots. All students in the minor will have an introductory understanding of a classical language (Latin or Greek); they will also be required to study Greek mythology and to do close reading of classical literature in translation. These studies will provide students with a unique understanding of the thought processes, ideas, and values of ancient peoples. Students also will have the opportunity to explore other facets of the classical world, including its philosophy, politics, history and art.

Prerequisite: One of the following two courses must be completed with a letter grade of C or better:

  1. GRK 132 (Elementary Classical Greek II)
  2. LAT 132 (Elementary Latin II)

Required Courses: (6 hours)

  1. ENG 300 Mythology
  2. HIS 318 Ancient World

Elective Courses (12 hours)
(Four from among the following)

  1. ART 483, ENG 304, PHI 310, PSC 335, THR 460
    Other electives may be substituted with the consent of the coordinator of Interdisciplinary Programs.

Minor in Film Studies (21 hours)

Michael Martin, Coordinator
Vera Dugas Liberal Arts North 212
Phone: (936) 468-2007
Fax: (936) 468-2190
E-mail: martinmj@sfasu.edu
Web: www2.sfasu.edu/oidp

Film Studies is a field of inquiry devoted to the analysis of cinema as one of the most important art forms of the 20th and 21st centuries, a medium shaped by related fields such as literature, music and the visual arts. The film studies minor is interdisciplinary in nature and focuses on film analysis and cinematic criticism. Students enrolled in the film studies minor will gain an understanding of film language, the evolution of cinema as an art form, the international dimensions of the medium, and important film concepts, including genre, auteurs, adaptation, film movements, themes and theory.

REQUIRED COURSES: (18 hours)

ELECTIVE COURSES (3 hours)
(One from among the following)

Gender Studies Minor (18 hours)

Dana Cooper, Coordinator
Vera Dugas Liberal Arts North 359
Phone: (936) 468-2224
E-mail: cooperdc@sfasu.edu
Web: www2.sfasu.edu/oidp

Advisory Committee

Joyce Johnston (Modern Languages), William Forbes (Geography), Dianne Dentice (Sociology), Karol Chandler-Ezell (Anthropology), Anne Collins Smith (Philosophy), Piero Fenci (Art), Jill Carrington (Art History), Christine Butterworth-McDermott (English), Denise Millstein (English)

Objectives

A minor in Gender Studies merges the academic journey with the personal one. It recognizes gender as a primary category that organizes and directs our lives. By combining courses across disciplines, the program exposes students to a variety of perspectives and research methods. It permits individuals to develop their own interests as they analyze and deepen their understanding of gender in their everyday lives and in the world. The minor will enhance students' sense of personal identity and their competence in any occupation. It will enrich their experiences as citizens in a diverse and changing world.

Required Courses (6 hours)

Elective Courses (12 hours)

(Four from among the following in a minimum of three disciplines; six of these hours must be upper level)

Other electives may be substituted with the consent of the coordinator of the Office of Interdisciplinary Programs.

International Studies Minor (18 hours)

Julie Harrelson-Stephens, Coordinator
Vera Dugas Liberal Arts North, 135
Phone: (936) 468-4408
E-mail: harrelsoj@sfasu.edu
Web: www2.sfasu.edu/oidp

Advisory Committee

Robert Allen (History), Michael Tkacik (Government), Elizabeth Rhodes (Kinesiology & Health Sciences), Kevin West (English)

Objectives

The purpose of the International Studies program is to promote a greater awareness of the shape and importance of international affairs in the 21st century. Central to the International Studies program is the belief that educated men and women need to understand the trends that are currently transforming the relations between the various regions of the world - and in particular, the increasing "interconnectedness" of the world's cultures, businesses, labor forces, financial structures, political institutions and communications media. These developments require a rethinking of basic notions of citizenship, community and nation. By encouraging students to develop global perspectives on their primary majors, and by promoting an interdisciplinary approach to issues of vital concern in the contemporary world, the International Studies program seeks to enhance the ability of students to reflect upon, and to participate effectively in, the age of globalization.

Restrictions

The following restrictions apply to this program:

  1. Competence in a foreign language through the second semester, i.e. the 132 level of study. For languages other than those taught at the university, consult with the coordinator of International Studies. The foreign language requirement is waived for students who have been educated where a language other than English is the medium of instruction.
  2. Students may only apply two courses from their first major to meet the IS requirements

Required Courses (12 hours)

Elective Courses (6 hours)

(Selected with advice and consent of the adviser; both courses must be upper-level.)

Other electives may be substituted with the consent of the coordinator of the Office of Interdisciplinary Programs.

Latin American Studies Minor (18 hours)

Leslie Cecil, Coordinator
Vera Dugas Liberal Arts North, 332
Phone: (936) 468-3980
Fax: (936) 468- 2162
E-mail: cecillg@sfasu.edu
Web: www2.sfasu.edu/latinam/Home_.html

Advisory Committee

Neill Armstrong (Secondary Education & Educational Leadership), Leslie Cecil (Anthropology), Wilma Cordova (Social Work), Jason Dormady (History), Piero Fenci (Art), Joyce Johnston (Modern Languages), Charles Jones (Art), Elizabeth Rhodes, (Dance), Daniel G. Scognamillo (Forestry), Jeana Paul-Ureña (Modern Languages), Juan Carlos Ureña (Modern Languages)

Objectives

The minor in Latin American Studies allows students to become acquainted with Latin America through a variety of disciplines. This unique view will enable them to understand how the countries in this region have both strong similarities and striking differences. SFA's program in Latin American Studies combines several academic disciplines including art, dance, geography, history, literature, modern languages and political science. By combining complementary approaches to important issues, LAS provides students with the skills necessary to approach Latin American topics from the broadest possible perspective and comprehend today's complex issues.

In order to fulfill the requirements for Latin American Studies minor, students are required to complete all of the following:

  1. Spanish courses through SPA 232 (SPA 235 may be substituted for 232).
  2. Students are required to take an introductory course, LAS 300, and a capstone course, LAS 450.

Elective Courses (12 hours)

No more than six hours can be taken from any one discipline.

*Topics courses only apply when they focus on Latin America

Other electives may be substituted with the consent of the coordinator of the Office of Interdisciplinary Programs.

Leadership Minor (18 hours)

R. Tyler Spradley, Coordinator
Phone: (936) 468-1381
E-mail: rspradley@sfasu.edu
Web: www2.sfasu.edu/oidp

Advisory Committee

Rhiannon Fante (Psychology), Tim Clipson (General Business), and R. Tyler Spradley (Communication Studies)

Objectives

People considering leadership in their community or profession may desire a minor in leadership. The leadership minor is available to any student pursuing the B.A. or B.S. degree at SFA. Students who wish to add this minor to their degree plan must present their plan to the College of Liberal and Applied Arts for final review and approval. Students who declare a leadership minor may not use electives to count as credits in both their minor and major programs of study. For example, communication studies majors must take non-COM courses from the electives if a COM course is counted as credit toward their major. It is possible for three hours of internship credit to be substituted as an elective at the discretion of the coordinator of the Office of Interdisciplinary Programs.

Courses

Reduired Courses (9 hours)

Elective Courses (9 hours)

Other electives may be substituted with the consent of the coordinator of the Office of Interdisciplinary Programs.

Religious Studies Minor (18 hours)

Kevin West, Coordinator
Vera Dugas Liberal Arts North, 213
Phone: (936) 468-2498
E-mail: westkr@sfasu.edu
Web: www2.sfasu.edu/oidp

Advisory Committee

Kelly Salsbery (Philosophy), Jill Carrington (Art), Thomas Segady (Sociology)

Objectives

The minor in religious studies intends to acquaint students with the rich history and continuing relevance of the world's religious traditions. As an interdisciplinary minor, religious studies interrogates the interactions between religion and other spheres of human activity, such as art, music, literature and politics. Students pursuing the religious studies minor will gain a deeper understanding of religion as an impulse, as a practice, and as a historical force.

Required Courses (9 hours)

Elective Courses (9 hours)

(A maximum of nine hours of the entire minor may come from one discipline.)

Other electives may be substituted with the consent of the coordinator of Religious Studies the Office of Interdisciplinary Programs.

Courses in Latin American Studies (LAS)

Unless otherwise indicated, courses are 3 semester hours credit, 3 hours lecture per week.

300.

Introduction to Latin American Studies - Team-taught course representing a variety of disciplines that prepares students for the minor by acquainting them with the broad view - countries and regions; people, traditions, and cultures; major events and movements; important political and cultural figures; and significant and representative cultural products such as literature, music and dance.

315.

Culture and Tradition - Exploration and study of culture and tradition, including topics such as health practices in Latin America, Latin America film studies, or country-specific area studies. May be repeated once for credit with change of topic.

450.

Latin American Studies - Independent study on selected topic, including study abroad opportunities, relevant to student’s major field of interest. Interdisciplinary research integrates at least three areas of study about Latin America. Research paper required.

475.

Advanced Independent Studies in LAS - Individual instruction, conference and research on selected topic, including study-abroad opportunities, relevant to the student's major field of interest. Interdisciplinary research integrates at least three areas of study about Latin America. Research paper required. May be repeated once with a different topic.