If you’re interested in exploring the rich cultural heritage of Latin America, welcome to Willamette’s Latin American Studies program. Our program will provide you with a breadth of knowledge from pre-Columbian to modern times.
You’ll take advanced courses in several academic fields that sharpen your critical thinking skills while giving you the opportunity to hone your skills in Spanish. You’ll also have access to volunteer and research opportunities in the local Latinx community, not to mention an array of study abroad programs throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.
You’ll graduate with the knowledge, language skills and cultural understanding you need to excel in an array of fields, including government, business, the not-for-profit sector, education, health, law and translation. As you start defining your career path, you can choose from internships in any of these sectors.