Minor in Central American Studies (by College of Ethnic Studies)

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The minor in Central American Studies provides students with an in-depth and cross-disciplinary exploration of Central America, its past and present, and its connections to the United States through globalization and international migration.

A total of 15 units are required. A total of 6 units are constituted by core requirements and the remainder of the units is drawn from elective courses. This minor is also offered in the Latin American Studies Program.

Requirements for the Minor (15 units)

Core Requirements ( 6 units)

LAS 3700 - Introduction to Central America [3]
and select one form these two courses:
LAS 4080 - The Central American Experience in the US (also listed as CLS 4080) [3]
HIST 4640 - History of Central America and the Caribbean [3]

Directed Electives (9 units)

Select three courses from the following. Other relevant courses may be used as electives with advisor approval.

ART 4470 - The Art of Mesoamerica and the Southwest [3]
ANTH 4080 - Peoples of Mesoamerica [3]
ANTH 4290 - Maya Civilization [3]
CLS 3950 - Community Service in Chicano Studies [1-3] *
CLS 4000 - Indigenous Peoples of Mexico & Central America: Land, History, Culture [3]
CLS 4280 - Migration, Identity, and Religion (also listed as LAS 4280, RELS 4230) [3]
ECON 4650 - Current Issues in Latin American Economies [3]
HIST 4690 - Indigenous Peoples of the Americas [3]
LAS 3950 - Community Service in Latin American Studies [1-3]
LAS 4700 - Labor and Social Movements in the Americas [3]
LAS 4820 - Latin American Women’s Movements (also listed as WGSS 4820) [3]
PAS 4560 - Politics of the Caribbean and Central America [3]
SPAN 4310 - Spanish-American Testimony [3]
* CLS 3950: To be completed with an organization serving Central American populations in Southern California

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Minor in Central American Studies (by College of Ethnic Studies)

Requirements for the Minor (15 units)

Core Requirements ( 6 units)

Directed Electives (9 units)