BA Latin American Studies at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Latin America plays an important role in the world's economic and political landscape. In this program, you will build awareness of Latin American cultures and an understanding of their history, social issues, politics, languages and economics. The program examines Latin America and its cultures from many disciplines: anthropology, history, language, the arts, economics and more. You will develop a strong intercultural perspective and the language skills for careers in international business, diplomatic service, foreign policy, teaching and other fields.

Faculty: College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Program in Latin American Studies | Duration: 4 years, 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include LAS 3060 Culture and Institutions of Latin America; FLEN 3910 Hispanic Film; HIST 4380 Modern Mexico and the Americas; ENGL 1101 Writing and Rhetoric I; SPAN 1101 Elementary Spanish I; ENGL 1102 Writing and Rhetoric II.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Museum Technicians and Conservators; Interpreters and Translators; Social Science Research Assistants; Anthropologists and Archeologists; Geographers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): first-year applicants with a cumulative unweighted high-school GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required; applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT scores or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program; Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible regardless of GPA.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

First-year applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is not required for Idaho residents. ACT or SAT scores are requested where available; first-year students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required.

International undergraduate applicants: rolling admission with no hard deadline; apply at least three months before the start date. Last day to apply: fall May 1, spring Oct. 1, summer March 1. The application fee is $50 USD, paid by credit or debit card in the application portal.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions-apply/first-year-students

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