Welcome to Latin American Studies at UNC Charlotte!
Vision
The Latin American Studies program believes everyone has the right to pursue their dreams and achieve their fullest potential as students and citizens of the world. LTAM is dedicated to the study of the history, societies, and cultures of Latin America, Latino/a/x populations in the United States, and the Hispanic and Francophone Caribbean.
LTAM’s mission is to enable, advise, and inspire the lives of students by improving their journey through academia.
Our Programs
- The LTAM Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) program is an excellent foundation for graduate study in the humanities, social sciences, law, and an important qualification to work with the growing Hispanic population of the USA, non-profit organizations, and international business.
- The LTAM Master of Arts (M.A.) offers the opportunity for a deeper understanding of the Latin American region and community. The two-year program includes courses with a multidisciplinary approach and the choice between two graduation tracks: completion of a master’s thesis or a comprehensive examination. Graduates from the program can develop a career in an academic field, pursue a Ph.D. in the humanities or social sciences, or acquire a position in public, private, or non-governmental institutions.
Why Latin American Studies?
- Study the culture, geography, history, politics, and society of Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Gain an understanding of the background of the Latino/a/x populations of the United States.
- Understand economic development and underdevelopment from a comparative perspective.
- Improve your writing and critical thinking skills.
- Gain interdisciplinary knowledge in the humanities and social sciences from a variety of perspectives.
- Combine in-depth training in Spanish or French with the lived experience of speakers of these languages.
Get Involved in the Community!
LTAM majors or double majors are not required to have an internship for graduation; however, we encourage all our students to get involved with our everyday growing Hispanic community in Charlotte. There are several places where your help would be greatly appreciated: Camino Community Center, Latin American Coalition, Local Churches, Local Libraries, Local Hospitals, and Clinics.
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Major
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LTAM as a Second Major
Students with a second major may count up to 9 credit hours from courses fulfilling requirements in that major towards requirements for the Latin American Studies degree. Students doing a major/minor combination may count up to 6 hours credit from courses used in the minor towards the requirements for the Major in Latin American Studies. These stipulations include cross-listed courses regardless of the program designation under which the course was taken. Exceptions may be approved by an advisor upon consultation with the other program or department.
Note: Students exercising this option should be aware that the accuracy of the online degree audit may be affected.
What recent students with a double major have to say:
- “The idea that a double major “slows down” a student’s graduation is not accurate. A double major allowed me to focus on my classes more intently as I followed through the track to ensure that I was getting the most out of it and not burning out in either discipline. Our country is becoming more and more blended and the idea of being able to double major is a huge benefit. Double majoring allows students to continue on their track in their first major while also preparing for the rapidly growing and changing world around us.”
- “I graduated from UNCC with a Triple Major one of those being Spanish…I pursued an early entry program for the Latin American Masters and to be honest none of it put me behind schedule at just 21 years old… I graduated UNCC with three majors.”
- “Even though many might say that a double major may cause a student to fall behind I honestly don’t believe so because I never had this issue. Even though I didn’t live on campus I was still fully enrolled in school by being president and member of clubs such as the American Criminal Justice Association and the Spanish club at UNCC.”
- It is worth noting that UNC Charlotte does not mandate students to pursue double majors as a requisite for graduation. However, we invite students to consider this exceptional opportunity.
Minor
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Honors Program
Please click here for more information on our prestigious LTAM Honors Program.