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- Curriculum in Latin American and Caribbean Studies
- 30-Credit Major in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, B.A.
- Minor in Latin American Studies
- Minor in Mexican and Mexican American Studies
- Teacher Certification
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- Curriculum in Latino/Puerto Rican Studies
- 30-Credit Major in Latino/Puerto Rican Studies, B.A.
- Minor in Latino/Puerto Rican Studies
- Teacher Certification
- Women's Studies Option
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Undergraduate Bulletin 2011-2013 » Academic Departments and Programs » Latin American and Puerto Rican Studies
Latin American and Puerto Rican Studies
Acting Department Chair: Laird Bergad (Carman Hall, Room 282)
Department Faculty: Professor: Forrest Colburn; Associate Professors: David A. Badillo (Acting Deputy Chair), Licia Fiol-Matta, Alyshia Gálvez, Milagros Ricourt; Assistant Professor: Teresita Levy; Distinguished Lecturer: Andrés Torres, Lecturer: Xavier Totti
The Department of Latin American and Puerto Rican Studies offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Puerto Rican Studies and an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts degree in Latin American and Caribbean Studies. The Department also participates in the interdisciplinary Comparative Literature Program, as well as the Women's Studies Option.
Professional Opportunities and Graduate Study: A student majoring in Puerto Rican Studies or Latin American and Caribbean Studies will receive a solid foundation for graduate study and may look forward to a career in many areas of business, industry, government service, and teaching at all levels from elementary school to college. (For preparation in elementary or secondary teaching, consult the Department of Early Childhood and Childhood Education or the Department of Middle and High School Education.)
Last modified: 2/22/2013
