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Latin American Studies BA

Explore one of the most vibrant and diverse regions in the world and discover areas of particular interest to you as you study the geography, history, cultures, art, politics, and societies of Latin America. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the region and learn from faculty who are passionate about sharing their knowledge with students.

Our professors are experts in several areas, including art, Indigenous literature and social movements, women in Latin American film, Mexican history and politics, and landscapes of Oaxaca. They have also won awards at Chico State for their outstanding teaching, research, and mentorship of students.

As a Latin American Studies major, you’ll also acquire necessary language skills to prepare you for work in the industry of your choosing.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Faculty, Staff, & Management Careers
Chico State seeks outstanding candidates committed to student success who reflect the intersectional identities of our Wildcats to fill roles in and out of the classroom.

Chico State Enterprises (CSE)
CSE is a non-profit auxiliary organization that serves the University’s mission with roles that promote, support, and manage funded research, partnerships, and innovative opportunities.

Associated Students
The Associated Students is the center of the diverse co-curricular experience at Chico State. Employment opportunities are available for both career-seeking and student applicants throughout the year.

Student Jobs and Internships
Many students earn money and valuable experience by working and interning during their college careers. The Career Center offers support services and a job board with positions available throughout the year.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

“B” or 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) on the US 4 pt. scale

TOEFL (iBT) Tests

TOEFL iBT
TOEFL iBT Home Edition
TOEFL iBT Paper Edition

Undergraduate Minimum Score = 61

2nd Bachelor's Minimum Score = 80

IELTS Tests

IELTS Academic
IELTS Indicator (Home)
IELTS Online

Undergraduate Minimum Score = 6.6

2nd Bachelor's Minimum Score = 6.5

TOEFL Essentials Test = 7.0 to 9.0

Pearson PTE

Pearson PTE Academic
Pearson PTE Academic Online

Undergraduate Minimum Score = 47

2nd Bachelor's Minimum Score = 59

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