The major in Latin American Studies is designed to further understanding of the societies and cultures of Latin America as viewed from regional and global perspectives. The Latin American Studies major builds on a foundation of language and literature, history, history of art, theater studies, humanities, and the social sciences; its faculty is drawn from many departments and professional schools of the University.
The major in Latin American Studies is interdisciplinary. With two goals in mind—intellectual coherence and individual growth—the student proposes a course of study that must satisfy the requirements listed below. The proposed course of study must be approved by the director of undergraduate studies (DUS). Though all students choose courses in both the humanities and the social sciences, they are expected to concentrate on one or the other.
Application. School Report with transcript. Average GPA score of 3.8 out of 4.0 scale (Yale doesn’t have specific GPA Requirement). Recommendations from two teachers and one counselor. Standardized test results (ACT, AP, IB or SAT). Mid-Year Report & Final Report. Essays / Short Answer Questions. Supplementary Materials.
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