Internship in Latin American/Caribbean Studies
Internship experience with an organization that works with or studies Latin American and/or the Caribbean. This is an experiential learning course that provides semester-long training that enriches the student's academic field of study and the LACS Certificate. Students submit a final written report of their experience, including critical analysis of the institutional relevance to their major field of study and to Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Students will also be asked to give an oral presentation.
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite: Permission of Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center required. Restriction: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; and must have earned a minimum of 60 credits. Credit Only Granted for: LASC486 OR LACS486 . Formerly: LASC486. Additional Information: The course is primarily intended for students seeking the Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, but exceptions will be considered for students with educational or career interests which lie in this area. Student internships must be approved by the Director, and students must secure an appropriate faculty mentor for the internship course. An internship course will be approved only if a faculty supervisor is available.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027