Latin American & Caribbean Studies
College of Arts & Sciences
The Latin American and Caribbean Studies major combines language study in Spanish and Portuguese with work in history, the humanities and the social sciences. It provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary understanding of this major world region, emphasizing themes such as economic development, popular movements, critical analysis and hemispheric relations. At the same time, it gives students the option to develop their own particular disciplinary and thematic interests.
Major category:
Minor available
Area(s) of interest: Arts, Humanities and Design
websiteDegree requirements
Applicant type
First-year students can apply to the UW to begin autumn quarter or winter quarter (U.S. applicants only)
An application for general admission to the UW is required for all transfer students. UW accepts general applications for Autumn and Winter with some select majors allowing applications in Spring. Review your intended major’s website for information about which quarters it is open for admission.
Preparation for the major is a factor in transfer admission.
Use the information below to help you prepare for this major. Read more about applying to the UW as a transfer student.
- Visit MyPlan to run a degree audit.
- Use the UW Equivalency Guide to find out how courses taken at a Washington state community or technical college will transfer to the UW.
- UW college and school graduation requirements
Department admission information
Although admission is open, students are strongly encouraged to prepare for the major before transfer. Visit the department website for more information.
Read more about applying to the UW as a transfer student.
Courses RECOMMENDED for admission:
- Two years Spanish1
- 1st year proficiency, or one year of Portuguese or French1
- JSIS 201 SSc – Making of the 21st Century (available at Bellevue, Edmonds and Shoreline)
- Courses in any discipline that deal with Latin America and the Caribbean (e.g., history, literature, economics, geography, political science and sociology)
Entering transfer information:
Total undergraduates: 5
Total from Washington community colleges: 1
Entering transfer GPA (from WA community colleges):
3.75 – 4.00: <5
3.50 – 3.74: <5
3.25 – 3.49: <5
3.00 – 3.24: <5
2.75 – 2.99: <5
2.50 – 2.74: <5
2.49 and below: <5