UNC Charlotte

Transfer Guide

UNC Charlotte
Latin American Studies, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2025-2026

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

  • 24 transferable credit hours
  • 2.0 cumulative college GPA
  • Must be in good academic standing at most recently attended institution

Contact:

University Transfer Center
transfercenter@charlotte.edu

Revised: May, 2025

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

The College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences requires two levels of foreign language (Language 111 and 112). Students who complete their associate degree are exempt from the language requirement.

Students are expected to demonstrate competency in either Spanish (SPA), French (FRE) or Portuguese (POR). They can do this by completing one course at the 3000 level for Spanish or French or by completing Portuguese 2202 (POR 212). The program director may waive this requirement for native and heritage speakers following a determination of equivalent foreign language proficiency.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
POR 111: Elementary Portuguese I
OR
SPA 111: Elementary Spanish I or FRE 111: Elementary French I 		3 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
POR 112: Elementary Portuguese II
OR
SPA 112: Elementary Spanish II or FRE 112: Elementary French II 		3 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
POR 211: Intermediate Portuguese I
OR
SPA 211: Intermediate Spanish I or FRE 211: Intermediate French I 		3 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
POR 212: Intermed. Portuguese II
OR
SPA 212: Intermediate Spanish II or FRE 212: Intermediate French II 		3 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 WRDS 1103: Wrtng & Inqry Acdmc Ctx I & II English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 CTCM 2530: Critical Thinking English Composition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 TRNF 1ELE: Transfer Elective Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 13 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From UNC Charlotte:

None

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Spanish or French 3000 Level 3

FREN 3201 - French Grammar and Conversation (3) or   FREN 3202 - French Grammar and Composition (3) or   PORT 2202 - Intermediate Portuguese II (3) - If POR 212 not completed or   SPAN 3201 - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition I (3) or   SPAN 3202 - Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition (3) or  SPAN 3203 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers (3)
LTAM 1501: Global Social Science 3

Introduction to Latin American Politics and Society

or LTAM 1502: Global Arts/Humanities: Introduction to Latin American History and Culture
Economy and Society Courses 6-9

Select 2-3 of the following:

  • LTAM 2001 - Topics in Latin American Studies (3)
  • LTAM 2116 - Contemporary Latin America (3)
  • LTAM 2117 - Cultures of the Caribbean (3)
  • LTAM 3001 - Advanced Topics in Latin American Studies (3)
  • LTAM 3120 - Spanish for Business and International Trade (3)
  • LTAM 3129 - Cultural Dimension of Doing Business with Spanish-Speaking Countries (3)
  • LTAM 3144 - Latin American Politics (3)
  • LTAM 3154 - Political Economy of Latin America (3)
  • LTAM 3164 - U.S.-Latin American Relations (3)
  • LTAM 3190 - Political Economy of the Caribbean (3)
  • LTAM 3220 - The Caribbean from Slavery to Independence (3)
  • LTAM 4116 - Culture and Conflict in the Amazon (3)
  • LTAM 4120 - Advanced Business Spanish I (3)
  • LTAM 4121 - Advanced Business Spanish II (3)
Historical Context Courses 6-9

Select 2-3 courses from the following.  At least one course must focus on the pre-colonial and/or colonial periods. 

  • LTAM 2002 - Topics in Latin American Studies (3)
  • LTAM 2206 - Colonial Latin America (3)
  • LTAM 2207 - Modern Latin America (3)
  • LTAM 2252 - New World Archaeology (3)
  • LTAM 2270 - Latino/as in the United States, 1846 to Present (3)
  • LTAM 3002 - Advanced Topics in Latin American Studies (3)
  • LTAM 3220 - The Caribbean from Slavery to Independence (3)
  • LTAM 3255 - Ancient Latin America (3)
  • LTAM 3257 - South American Prehistory (3)
  • LTAM 3260 - Slavery, Racism, and Colonialism in the African Diaspora (3)
  • LTAM 3270 - Afro-Latin American History (3)
  • LTAM 3274 - Resistance and Adaptation: Indian Peoples Under Spanish Rule (3)
  • LTAM 3275 - Reform, Riots, and Rebellions in Colonial Spanish America, 1692-1825 (3)
  • LTAM 3276 - History of Mexico (3)
  • LTAM 3277 - The Cuban Revolution (3)
  • LTAM 3278 - History of Brazil (3)
  • LTAM 3279 - Authoritarianism in Latin America (3)
Literature and Arts Courses 6-9

Select 2-3 of the following:

  • LTAM 2003 - Topics in Latin American Studies (3)
  • LTAM 3003 - Advanced Topics in Latin American Studies (3)
  • LTAM 3301 - Mexica (Aztec) Art (3)
  • LTAM 3309 - Masterpieces of Hispanic Literature in English Translation (3)
  • LTAM 3310 - Spanish American Civilization and Culture (3)
  • LTAM 3360 - Studies in Hispanic Film (3)
  • LTAM 3313 - Pre-Columbian Art (3)
  • LTAM 3319 - Hispanic Women Writers in English Translation (3)
  • LTAM 4302 - Caribbean Literature in English (3)
  • LTAM 4309 - Introduction to Spanish American Literature (3)
  • LTAM 4310 - Studies in Spanish American Poetry (3)
  • LTAM 4311 - Studies in Spanish American Prose Fiction (3)
  • LTAM 4312 - Studies in Spanish American Theater (3)
  • LTAM 4314 - Studies in Hispanic Children’s Literature (3)
  • LTAM 4315 - Studies in Regional Literature of the Americas (3)
  • LTAM 4316 - Social, Political, Cultural, Economic Issues in Hispanic Literature (3)
  • LTAM 4317 - Topics in Hispanic Culture and Civilization (3)
  • LTAM 4318 - Cuban Literature (3)
  • LTAM 4350 - Studies in Latin American Literature (3)
LTAM 4600: Sem in Latin Amer Studies 3
Unrestricted Electives 24-33