International Studies: Latin America

Program Overview

The International Studies: Latin America program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of international political, economic, and social issues, as well as proficiency in a foreign language and expertise in a region of the globe. Students will spend at least 12 weeks abroad immersed in an international culture.

Degree Fit

This program is a good fit for students who:

• Enjoy international travel
• Like to learn about other cultures
• Are interested in global issues
• Want to work internationally

Career Outcomes

With this degree, students can pursue careers as:

• Foreign services professional
• Businessperson
• Employee for a governmental agency or nongovernmental organization (NGO)
• International relations specialist
• Humanitarian
• Consultant
• Teacher
• Peace Corp volunteer
• Lawyer (with additional education)
• International economics professional
• Journalist
• Diplomat
• Officer in the U.S. military

Concentrations

Students can concentrate their studies on:

• International relations
• Global resources and development
• International economics and business

Program Location

The program is available on-campus in Moscow, ID.

Careers:

• Foreign services professional
• Businessperson
• Employee for a governmental agency or nongovernmental organization (NGO)
• International relations specialist
• Humanitarian
• Consultant
• Teacher
• Peace Corp volunteer
• Lawyer (with additional education)
• International economics professional
• Journalist
• Diplomat
• Officer in the U.S. military

Other:

• Students can concentrate their studies on international relations, global resources and development, or international economics and business.
• Students will spend at least 12 weeks abroad immersed in an international culture.

The University of Idaho (U of I) is a public land-grant research university located in Moscow, Idaho. Established on January 30, 1889, and opening its doors on October 3, 1892, it was the state's sole university for 71 years until 1963

Overview

• Type: Public land-grant research university
• Enrollment (Fall 2023): Approximately 11,849 students, including 9,796 undergraduates and 1,929 graduate students
• Campus Size: 1,585 acres
• Mascot: Joe Vandal
• Athletics: Competes in NCAA Division I FCS – Big Sky Conference

Academics

U of I offers over 200 areas of study for undergraduate and graduate students . The university comprises ten colleges and schools, including:

• College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
• College of Art and Architecture
• College of Business and Economics
• College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
• College of Engineering
• College of Graduate Studies
• College of Law
• College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
• College of Natural Resources
• College of Science.

Campus and Facilities

The Moscow campus features:

• Administration Building: An iconic Collegiate Gothic-style structure with an 80-foot clock tower .
• Bruce M. Pitman Center: A hub for student services, including financial aid, admissions, and student media.
• Kibbie Dome: A multi-purpose indoor stadium for various sports and events.
• Arboretum and Botanical Garden: A 65-acre site with diverse plant species .