Support the ProgramLatin American, Latino/a
and Caribbean Studies at Miami University
Latin American, Latino/a and Caribbean Studies (LAS) is a major and minor degree program open to all undergraduate students at Miami University. The program explores Latin American and Caribbean cultures, economies, social and political systems, literature, art, music, history, and geography across the hemisphere. Opportunities to study abroad and to engage with Latin American communities in Ohio promote the active application of international knowledge to vital issues in today's changing world.
[Study abroad with LAS faculty.]
Study Abroad Opportunities
The LAS program highly values study abroad in all Latin American and Caribbean contexts and extends credit by petition to international study experiences that fulfill program criteria. Miami offers numerous summer and/or spring break workshops in locations such as Mexico, Brazil, Bahamas, Costa Rica, and Dominica. LAS students are encouraged to study in programs offered by other universities and organizations.
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The Latin American, Latino/a and Caribbean Studies Committee brings together faculty, staff, and students who have scholarly, professional and personal interests in Latin America, Latino/a and Caribbean Studies.