Why minor in Latin American and Latino/a Studies at Washburn?

Do you want to grow your cultural competency skills specific to the Americas? Are you interested in anthropology, sociology, history, political science, languages and literature, race, class, gender, and/or the intersections of any or all of the above? Washburn’s minor in Latin American and Latino/a Studies provides an opportunity to explore those interests. The minor is well-suited for Spanish majors, Spanish minors, and/or students who major or minor in History, Anthropology, Sociology or Political Science.

What is a minor?

A minor is a concentration in an area that is not as in-depth as a major, but can be added to a major to broaden or deepen your skills and knowledge in a particular area of interest. This is an interdisciplinary minor, which means it draws from several disciplines to provide different perspectives as you study.

Courses you'll take

The minor in Latin American and Latino/a Studies requires 18 credits and combines required courses Spanish language with history, anthropology, and other disciplines as determined with the program director. See full details in our course catalog.


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Study Abroad

Washburn provides excellent scholarships for study abroad and offers many opportunities to study in Mexico, the Caribbean, and throughout South America.


GET IN TOUCH WITH Interdisciplinary Studies

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