Furman University

Requirements

To satisfy the requirements for the interdisciplinary minor in Latin American studies, students must complete the following courses:

1. Through SPN 201 (Intermediate Spanish I) or equivalent proficiency
2. LAS 470 (Issues of Latin America)
3. Three of the following courses, with at least two departments represented
ANT 201
ART 260
BIO 342
BIO 424
HST 141
HST 142
HST 233
HST 244
HST 352
PHL 260
PSC 230
PSC 244
SOC 260
SPN 210
SPN 240
SPN 340
SPN 350
SPN 361
SPN 440
SPN 445
SPN 448
SPN 460

New courses are periodically added to the list of courses approved for the interdisciplinary minor in LAS. In addition, some special topics courses, including those offered in conjunction with study abroad curricula, are also valid for LAS credit.

Please direct any questions regarding LAS courses to Dr. Ching in the History Department.

How to declare an interdisciplinary minor in LAS

Complete a field of study declaration.

Complete the LAS interdisciplinary minor checklist.

Set up an appointment with Dr. Ching. Bring the above documents. We can fill them out together if you are still unsure about which courses you will use to satisfy concentration electives. After our meeting, you will drop the signed paperwork off at Academic Records.