Hispanic Studies Minor

Hispanic Studies combines proficiency in the Spanish language with a general knowledge of the cultural, historical and political framework of Spanish America. It also promotes an awareness of Hispanic culture in the United States. This interdisciplinary minor draws on traditional fields such as second language acquisition, history, literary analysis and criticism, film studies, art history, political science, and sociology. It emphasizes the interrelationship between language and culture and trains people to interact with native speakers of Spanish more effectively.

Benefits of an IAS minor in Hispanic Studies include the development of greater proficiency in the Spanish language, a better understanding of the Hispanic population in the United States, and an appreciation for the diversity and richness of Spanish American culture. Students of Hispanic Studies may choose to work in a field such as education, government, public health, social work, community services, banking, international business, law, the travel industry or any other area where the rapidly growing Latino community is involved.

How to declare

You can declare a minor by using the same request to declare/change major form and submitting it to Enrollment Services (GWP 102). You must have earned a minimum of 90 credits before declaring a minor. If you have any questions about this process, please see your adviser.