Bachelor in Latin American Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $63,800..

This major prepares students for roles in research, education, policy, and cultural work focused on Latin America, Latinx communities, and the Caribbean. It uses an interdisciplinary approach drawing from history, anthropology, political science, music, and environmental studies. Students analyze cultural, historical, and political developments across the region through courses taught primarily in English. A significant off-campus experience in Latin American or Latinx communities is required before graduation.

Focus areas include Latinx environmental experiences, Latin American urban history and culture, Borderlands and identity, Cultural and political dynamics in Latin America, Interdisciplinary regional studies, Comparative urban development.

The major requires a total of 36 credits distributed across core courses, electives, and a required off-campus experience. Courses are drawn from multiple departments including Anthropology, History, Political Science, and Spanish.

Graduates pursue careers in education, international organizations, public policy, cultural institutions, and research focused on Latin America and Latinx communities.

Applicants must meet Davidson College's general admission requirements. No specific prerequisites are listed for the major. Students must declare the major through the academic advising office.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 14% of applicants.

Davidson College is located in Davidson, North Carolina, within the greater Charlotte area. Students learn in a supportive community where faculty get to know them as individuals, while campus life extends beyond coursework through experiential learning, public-good initiatives and opportunities connected to the arts and athletics. Student participation is central to the academic Honor Code, including service on the Honor Council.

Academic options span 74 majors, minors and interdisciplinary programs. Fields include Africana studies, biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, environmental studies, history, mathematics, political science, psychology, public health and theatre. Students can also pursue pre-professional programs in engineering, law, medicine, ministry, military science and veterinary medicine. Interdisciplinary study and independent language programs add flexibility for students whose interests cross conventional departments.

International students join a community that brings together learners from different backgrounds. Davidson presents education as preparation for lives of leadership and service, with research, respectful dialogue and opportunity connected to the public good. Financial aid is designed to meet 100 percent of calculated need without loans in the aid package. Students considering Davidson should review its admission and financial-aid process carefully, particularly because the college is among America's most selective colleges.