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Brief History

Latin American Studies was started as an individually-designed major. In 1992 Professor of Spanish Lorraine Roses and Political Science Professor Lois Wasserspring submitted a request to the Commitee on Curriculum and Instruction so that Latin American Studies became a recognized "Structured Individual major." This petition was approved and Professor Wasserspring and Professor Roses were formally appointed as Co-Directors. In 1998 Latin American Studies became an "Interdepartmental Major," enjoying program status.