Latin American Studies (Undergraduate Certificate)
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Select 6 hours of Spanish or French at the 3000 level 1 | 6 | |
| ITDS 2107 | Modern Latin America | 3 |
| or SPAN 3175 | Contemporary Approaches to Cultures of Latin America | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select three elective courses | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
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Or demonstration of proficiency above the intermediate level in Spanish, French, Portuguese, Haitian Creole or Quechua.
Electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 5515U | Selected Topics in Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 5555U | Selected Topics in Archaeology | 3 |
| ARTH 3555 | Selected Topics in Art History | 3 |
| BUSA 3135 | International Business | 3 |
| COMM 4555 | Selected Topics in Communication | 3 |
| ECON 3165 | Global Economic Issues | 3 |
| HIST 3135 | Introduction to Latin American History | 3 |
| HIST 3137 | Latin America and the United States | 3 |
| HIST 5535U | Selected Topics in Latin American History | 3 |
| ITDS 1156 | Understanding Non-Western Cultures | 3 |
| ITDS 2107 | Modern Latin America | 3 |
| MGMT 4116 | International Management | 3 |
| POLS 3555 | Selected Topics In Political Science | 3 |
| SPAN 2002 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
| SPAN 3150 | Spanish Conversation | 3 |
| SPAN 3160 | Grammar and Composition | 3 |
| SPAN 3170 | Contemporary Approaches to Identities and Cultures of Spain | 3 |
| SPAN 3175 | Contemporary Approaches to Cultures of Latin America | 3 |
| SPAN 4120 | Perspectives on Mexico: Works and Experiences of Selected Mexican Women | 3 |
| SPAN 4555 | Selected Topics in Spanish | 3 |
Students must complete 30 semester hours of credit at a four-year institution or 15 semester hours at a two-year institution, and ITDS 2107 Modern Latin America or SPAN 3175 Contemporary Approaches to Cultures of Latin America before applying to enroll in the certificate program. Additional courses can be applied toward the Certificate if they have a minimum of 25% Latin American content. All coursework for the Certificate must be approved by the certificate coordinator or the Director of the Center for International Education. The Certificate in Latin American Studies must be taken in conjunction with a baccalaureate degree program. For more information, contact the Center for International Education.