Study Abroad

Majors and minors in Latin America Studies are strongly encouraged to pursue study abroad in the region. There are dozens of options to consider!

The Peru Andean Studies Program through Washington University in St. Louis's Latin American Studies Program and the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, offers students a Spanish language immersion experience complete with excursions to sites like Cusco, Machu Picchu, Colca Canyon, museums, and more.

Additional opportunities may be found on the Overseas Programs website.

Peru Andean Studies Program

Summer 2020 

May 18 - June 26

The Peru Andean Studies Program through Washington University in St. Louis's Latin American Studies Program and the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, offers students a Spanish language immersion experience complete with excursions to sites like Cusco, Machu Picchu, Colca Canyon, museums, and more. While in the country, coursework and outings will concentrate on issues surrounding ethnicity, health, traditional medicine, and development. Participants will earn seven credits through three courses.

Students must have taken L45 Span 202 Intermediate Spanish II in order to apply for the Peru program.

Trip Cost

The program price is $5,600, which includes tuition, excursions with air fare, and homestay and meal costs.

For more information

Please email Jody Doran.

Further information is also available from Overseas Programs.

Study Abroad Guidelines

The following rules apply in all cases.

  • Students may bring a maximum of six major or minor credits from an approved summer program.
  • Students may bring a maximum of nine major credits or six minor credits from an approved semester program. 
  • Students attending more than one program may bring a maximum total of 12 credits for a major and 9 credits for a minor.
  • All major and minor credit must be approved by the director of undergraduate studies, through the procedures established by the Office of Overseas Programs. The validity of courses taken abroad for the major is at the sole discretion of the DUS. Credit is subject to policies regarding individual programs as described below.
  • Latin American Studies majors are required to attend a study abroad program in Latin America or to take an additional 3-credit course above major requirements in replacement.
  • Study abroad programs (semester or summer) in which courses are taught in Spanish and Portuguese count towards one semester of the four consecutive semesters in the language requirement.
  • All major credit from study abroad programs must be exclusive, i.e. it cannot double-count towards another major or minor. 
  • Courses must be content-based, focused at least 50% on Latin America or any of its countries in the social sciences and humanities. Language classes do not count towards the LAS majors. Classes on subjects not related to Latin America (such as European history or psychology) do not count either, even if taken in a program in Latin America.
  • Any programs not already approved by WashU for academic credit must be approved via petition by the Office of Overseas Programs, and individual courses must be approved by the LAS director of undergraduate studies on a case-by-case basis. 

There are also some rules for specific study abroad programs. Once you have chosen your program, please review our guide.

Download Study Abroad Guide