Program Description

The Latin American Studies Program promotes a greater understanding of Latin America through academic coursework, internships, research, and language acquisition.

At Ohio University nearly twenty-five faculty members from ten disciplines are dedicated Latin American scholars. The field work they conduct in Ecuador, Mexico, Brazil, Bolivia, Nicaragua, Honduras, and elsewhere in Latin America has produced an impressive list of academic publications. The faculty’s research and experience in the region create an intellectual  atmosphere where students are challenged to  understand Latin America within a context of  regional and global change.

This program goal is enhanced by our McKay Costa speaker series which brings Latin American scholars and activists to  campus. Students find that the program’s curricular flexibility, enhanced language option, and "skills minor" allow them to pursue their professional and academic goals.