Latin American Studies
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Overview
Latin American Studies is a cross-disciplinary program aimed at giving students knowledge about the peoples, languages, and cultures of Latin America.
Possible Careers
You may find work with government agencies and private enterprises with operations in Latin America, U.S. banks and commercial firms with Latin American branch offices, the travel industry, publishing companies, research organizations, and U.S. governmental agencies such as the Department of State, Agency for International Development, and U.S. Information Agency.
How our program prepares you for the world
The program features rich library resources, a strong curriculum, and a large group of faculty. The program incorporates both language and content courses, so students emerge with the skills they will need to work outside the United States or in U.S. companies with Latin American clients.
A number of faculty members are actively engaged in research in Latin America, providing opportunities for student involvement. Current faculty scholarship focuses on immigration, homeless youth, and literary and historical studies.
Spend time in Latin America
Study abroad is encouraged - many majors spend one or more semesters studying in a Latin American country, which allows them to develop stronger language skills and gain valuable experience to complete their coursework. By working with UNL's Study Abroad office (housed in International Affairs), students can receive credit for courses taken abroad.
