Bachelor of Latin American Studies at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown

University Rank:#1001

West Virginia University offers the Bachelor of Latin American Studies as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its Morgantown campus in United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for latin american studies and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 16, 2027.

About Bachelor of Latin American Studies

Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course applied to the minor. At least six hours must be taken in residence at WVU.

FOUNDATION COURSE:	3
FCLT 161	The Many Latin Americas
LANGUAGE COURSES: ^*	6
Select 6 credits in the following sets:
SPAN 310, 311, 312, 313, 314
LAS ELECTIVES:	6
Social Sciences
Select one course from the following:
ANTH 350	Latin American Culture
ANTH 354	Mesoamerican Archaeology
HIST 104	Latin America: Past and Present
HIST 241	Latin America: Culture, Conquest, Colonization
HIST 242	Latin America: Reform and Revolution
HIST 350	The Aztec, Maya, and Inca
HIST 439	History of Modern Mexico
POLS 355	Governments of Latin America
Literature and Culture
Select one course from the following:
FCLT 260	Cultures of Mexico
FLIT 266	Latin American Literature
FLIT 285	Brazilian Literature Translation
FLIT 361	Latin American Literature and Violence
SPAN 330	Latin American Culture
SPAN 331	Early Spanish American Literature
SPAN 332	Modern Spanish American Literature
SPAN 333	Spanish American Literature
SPAN 334	Seminar in Spanish American Literature
SPAN 335	Seminar in Spanish-American Culture
Total Hours	15

*: If two Intermediate (200-level) Portuguese courses are selected, students must select 9 credit hours of electives at the 300-level and above to satisfy the upper-division requirement..

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Latin American Studies at West Virginia University

Entry Requirements

Must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission.
Must meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and admission to the Intensive English Program (IEP).
Please be advised that some Engineering majors may reach capacity and therefore will be restricted from entry.
For direct admission to some colleges and majors, SAT or ACT scores are required and must be sent to WVU directly from the respective testing services. Please review the program requirements. For all other majors, international students are encouraged but not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, if available. SAT/ACT scores are useful for determining scholarship eligibility.
WVU welcomes applications from students with IGCSE and O-Level Certificates from an approved UK exam board for admissions consideration. We require a minimum of five subject passes, of which two must be English and Mathematics. The average of the grades must be at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). A passing grade in the subject of English will be accepted as evidence of sufficient English ability.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Latin American Studies at West Virginia University

Application Fee 60

How to Apply for Bachelor of Latin American Studies at West Virginia University

Review the admissions requirements, English Language Proficiency requirements (scores are for undergraduate levels only) and our undergraduate application deadlines.
To apply for an on-campus program, complete either the WVU Application or the Common App and include the nonrefundable fee of $65.

WVU Application The Common App
To apply for an online program, use the steps for WVU Online Campus applicants.
Have your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic or Duolingo English Test scores sent to WVU.
Send the following information to WVU:
- Copies of all official academic records/transcripts in original language of issue (transcripts from U.S. institutions must be sent to WVU directly from the institutions).
- Copies of all academic certificates or diplomas in original language of issue.
Note: Original or certified copies of official records/transcripts must be submitted after admission or upon arrival.
- English translations of academic records/transcripts and certificates/diplomas.

Bachelor of Latin American Studies at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown