Caribbean Studies Major

Description: A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples inhabiting the major islands and archipelagoes of the Caribbean Sea and related coastal borderlands, including immigration patterns and Pre-Columbian, colonial, and modern societies. Is Caribbean Studies the right major for you?
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Caribbean Studies Major

What Courses Do Caribbean Studies Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Caribbean Studies majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

  • Foreign Language
  • History
  • Politics
  • Sociology