Latin American and Caribbean Studies Courses
LACS 101 Introduction to Latin American and Caribbean Studies
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Lectures and discussion of a range of topics relating to Latin America and the Caribbean that lead to an understanding of the cultures of these areas.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
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LACS 192 First-Year Seminar:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
General Education Requirements: HU
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LACS 193 First-Year Seminar:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
General Education Requirements: SS
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LACS 199 Independent Study:
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Independent work under supervision of faculty or academic staff member. For further information, consult the program director.
Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA, consent of instructor, program director, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: Retakable to 6 cr max.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LACS 201 Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Topics concerning Latin America and/or the Caribbean, with little or no focus on their diasporas.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LACS 289 Internship in Latin American/Caribbean Studies, Lower Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of history in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: 2.50 gpa, cons supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. Retakable to 6 cr max.
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LACS 296 UROP Apprenticeship
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff.
Prerequisites: acceptance to UROP; prior or conc reg in UROP seminar.
Course Rules: One credit for 45 hrs research. Retakable to 9 cr max in any combinations of UROP apprenticeship courses.
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LACS 297 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM-sponsored program before course work levels, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially-prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Summer 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LACS 299 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only progr dir & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LACS 301 Advanced Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced-level topics concerning Latin America and/or the Caribbean, with little or no focus on their diasporas.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LACS 489 Internship in Latin American/Caribbean Studies, Upper Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of Latin American/Caribbean studies in business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: jr st; 2.50 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. Retakable to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Fall 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LACS 496 Advanced UROP Apprenticeship
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty of staff.
Prerequisites: acceptance to UROP; prior UROP apprenticeship or equiv rsrch experience.
Course Rules: One cr for 45 hrs research. Retakable to 9 cr max in any combination of UROP apprenticeship courses.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LACS 497 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM-sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially-prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic.
Last Taught: Summer 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LACS 497G Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM-sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially-prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic.
Last Taught: Summer 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LACS 499 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only progr dir & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: jr st; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LACS 699 Advanced Independent Study
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced level independent work under the supervision of a Latin American/Caribbean studies faculty or academic staff member.
Prerequisites: jr st; 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, program director, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max in any combination of LACS/Latino 698, LACS 699, and Latino 699.
Last Taught: Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Spring 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LACS 789 Graduate Internship in Latin American and Caribbean Studies
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Application of basic principles of Latin American/Caribbean Studies in business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. Retakable to 6 cr max.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/