Bachelor [International Studies - Regional Focus: Latin America] From Portland State University

This region of focus explores the rich diversity of peoples, histories and cultures that together define Latin America and examines the basic structures of Latin American society, history and culture.

A variety of scholarly and literary sources are used to provide the student with a varied and balanced view of this complex region.

The International Studies major requires that students demonstrate third-year proficiency in one language appropriate to the regional focus. For students taking courses at PSU, third-year proficiency is defined by successful completion of the terminal course in the third-year language sequence or completion of an upper division equivalent.

Education Abroad

There is not an education abroad requirement associated with the International Studies major; however, our students are encouraged to pursue international experience opportunities. Portland State University's Education Abroad Office offers study abroad opportunities in the following countries in Latin America:

• Argentina

• Bolivia

• Bonaire

• Brazil

• Chile

• Costa Rica

• Costa Rica-Guatemala-Honduras-Nicaragua (Carpe Diem)

• Dominican Republic

• Ecuador

• Ecuador-Peru (Carpe Diem)

• Jamaica

• Mexico

• Nicaragua

• Peru