This is a list of all courses offered through the LACS course code. The interdisciplinary Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) Certificate additionally accepts many related courses from other departments, which use other course codes (e.g. “ECON,” “THEATRE”) and are not listed here.
Visit the Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) Certificate page for a list of all courses approved for that program.
Visit the Upcoming LACS Courses page for a list of all thematically relevant courses offered for the current and next semester (when available).
- LACS 101 Introduction to Latin American and Caribbean Studies
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
- Lectures and discussion of a range of topics relating to Latin America and the Caribbean that lead to an understanding of the cultures of these areas.
- Prerequisites: none.
- General Education Requirements: Humanities and Arts
- Last Taught: Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
- LACS 192 First-Year Seminar:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
- Specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.
- Prerequisites: none.
- Course Rules: Open only to first year students. Students may earn credit in just one L&S First-Year Seminar (course numbers 192, 193, and 194).
- LACS 193 First-Year Seminar:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
- Specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.
- Prerequisites: none.
- Course Rules: Open only to first year students. Students may earn credit in just one L&S First-Year Seminar (course numbers 192, 193, and 194).
- LACS 199 Independent Study:
- 1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
- Independent work under supervision of faculty or academic staff member. For further information, consult the program director.
- Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA, consent of instructor, program director, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
- Course Rules: Retakable to 6 cr max.
- LACS 201 Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
- Topics concerning Latin America and/or the Caribbean, with little or no focus on their diasporas.
- Prerequisites: none.
- Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
- LACS 289 Internship in Latin American/Caribbean Studies, Lower Division
- 1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
- Application of basic principles of history in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
- Prerequisites: 2.50 GPA, and consent of supervising faculty member.
- Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. Retakable to 6 cr max.
- LACS 296 UROP Apprenticeship
- 1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
- Undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff.
- Prerequisites: acceptance to UROP; prior or conc reg in UROP seminar.
- Course Rules: One credit for 45 hrs research. Retakable to 9 cr max in any combinations of UROP apprenticeship courses.
- LACS 297 Study Abroad:
- 1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
- Designed to enroll students in UWM-sponsored program before course work levels, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially-prepared program course work.
- Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
- Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic.
- Last Taught: Fall 2023, Summer 2011.
- LACS 299 Ad Hoc:
- 1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
- Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only progr dir & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
- Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
- Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
- LACS 301 Advanced Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
- Advanced-level topics concerning Latin America and/or the Caribbean, with little or no focus on their diasporas.
- Prerequisites: jr st.
- Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
- LACS 489 Internship in Latin American/Caribbean Studies, Upper Division
- 1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
- Application of basic principles of Latin American/Caribbean studies in business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
- Prerequisites: junior standing; 2.50 GPA and consent of supervising faculty member.
- Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. Retakable to 6 cr max.
- Last Taught: Spring 2017, Fall 2011.
- LACS 496 Advanced UROP Apprenticeship
- 1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
- Advanced undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty of staff.
- Prerequisites: acceptance to UROP; prior UROP apprenticeship or equiv rsrch experience.
- Course Rules: One cr for 45 hrs research. Retakable to 9 cr max in any combination of UROP apprenticeship courses.
- LACS 497 Study Abroad:
- 1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
- Designed to enroll students in UWM-sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially-prepared program course work.
- Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
- Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic.
- Last Taught: Fall 2025, Summer 2011.
- LACS 497G Study Abroad:
- 1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
- Designed to enroll students in UWM-sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially-prepared program course work.
- Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
- Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic.
- Last Taught: Fall 2025, Summer 2011.
- LACS 499 Ad Hoc:
- 1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
- Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only progr dir & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
- Prerequisites: jr st; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
- Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
- LACS 699 Advanced Independent Study
- 1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
- Advanced level independent work under the supervision of a Latin American/Caribbean studies faculty or academic staff member.
- Prerequisites: jr st; 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, program director, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
- Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max in any combination of LACS/Latino 698, LACS 699, and Latino 699.
- Last Taught: Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Spring 2011.