Students at the University of South Alabama can pursue a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies degree or minor in International Studies. The International Studies program provides a unique combination of course work and opportunities outside of the classroom, through internships and study abroad, to become competent in our globalized world. With nearly 600 million inhabitants, spread across 20 countries Latin America is a vast and varied region. The Latin American Studies concentration of the International Studies major offers University of South Alabama students coursework in language, culture, anthropology,<br>political science, history and geography. This interdisciplinary approach is particularly rich, given the complexities of the region, from colonial times to NAFTA and beyond. A concentration in Latin American Studies prepares students for careers in government and non-governmental organizations, the military, business and law enforcement. Recent graduates have gone on to law school, work with the State Department and the Peace Corps.