Interdisciplinary Programs Major, BA – Latin American and Caribbean Studies Concentration – General Studies Track (uTrack Requirements)

Universal Tracking (uTrack) is an academic monitoring system designed to help students stay on track for timely graduation. In order to remain on track, students must complete the minimum requirements for each tracking semester, known as milestones. Milestones include successful completion of specified courses and/or attainment of a minimum GPA. uTrack requirements only affect full-time, degree-seeking students.

Following the sample academic plan and its uTrack milestones will help students stay on track to graduate in four years. For specific course requirements, refer to the description of the major and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements listed in the Catalog, and consult an academic advisor.

Requirements for Interdisciplinary Programs Major – Latin American and Caribbean Studies Concentration – General Studies Track

Term 1	Hours	Milestone Notes
ENGL 101 * (or equivalent)	3	Completion of at least 12 credit hours
Foreign Language (intermediate level)	3
Natural Sciences Lab*	4
Quantitative Reasoning Electives*	3-4
¹Elective	0-1
Term 2
ENGL 102 * (or equivalent)	3	ENGL 101 *
Foreign Language (intermediate level)*	3
Natural Sciences Lab (continuation of sequence)*	4
Quantitative Reasoning Elective*	3
Social Sciences Elective*	3
Term 3
Arts and Humanities Elective*	3	Completion of at least 12 credit hours
Oral Communication Elective*	3
Foreign Language or Elective	3
Non-U.S. History*	3
³Social Sciences * (GEOG 373 )*	3
Term 4
Arts and Humanities Elective*	3	ENGL 102 *
Foreign Language or Elective	3
Non-U.S. History (continuation of sequence)*	3
¹Electives	6
Term 5
Written Communication Elective*	3	One course for the LAC Studies Major
Latin American and Caribbean Studies (major)	3
Applied Oral Communication Elective*	3
Global Citizenship – US Elective*	3
¹Elective	3
Term 6
Latin American and Caribbean Studies (major)	6	Completion of at least 9 upper-division (300-400) hours
²Connections	6
³Engaged Inquiries * (POLS 456 )*	3
Term 7
Latin American and Caribbean Studies (major)	9	Completion of at least 24 total upper-division (300-400) hours
²Connections	3
¹Engaged Inquiries Elective*	3
Term 8
Latin American and Caribbean Studies (major)	12	Completion of at least 42 total upper-division (300-400) hours
Engaged Inquiries Elective*	3
TOTAL (minimum)	120

*	Meets Volunteer Core Requirements .
¹	All students must complete at least 42 upper-division (300-400 level) hours in order to receive a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.
²	The Connections requirement may be satisfied in one of three ways: (1) by completing 9 hours from one of the approved Connections packages, (2) by completing the requirements for a second major or minor, or (3) by completing 9 hours of study abroad coursework. All students must complete at least 42 upper-division (300-400 level) hours in order to receive a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.
³	The courses indicated meet both a Volunteer Core requirement as well as a requirement in the major. Students can choose to complete the Volunteer Core requirement using alternative courses.

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Interdisciplinary Programs Major, BA – Latin American and Caribbean Studies Concentration – General Studies Track (uTrack Requirements)

Requirements for Interdisciplinary Programs Major – Latin American and Caribbean Studies Concentration – General Studies Track