Latin American Studies Graduate Certificate

Program Overview

The Latin American Studies Graduate Certificate program provides students with expertise in Latin American studies, combining theoretical knowledge and practical skills for careers in government, development, aid agencies, private organizations, and academia. Students complete core courses in economics, anthropology, history, geography, and political science, and fulfill a language requirement. Graduates have pursued careers in teaching, consulting, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and corporations focused on human rights and development.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Latin American Studies Graduate Certificate program equips students with expertise for national and international roles.
It combines theoretical knowledge and practical skills for work in government, development, aid agencies, private organizations, and academia.
• Objectives: The program aims to enhance students' understanding of Latin American Studies concepts and foster specialized proficiency in areas of professional or research interest.

Outline:

• Core Requirements: Students must complete at least 3 of the following core courses in LAS:
• - ECON 5740: Economics of Latin America (4.0HR)
• - ANTH 5830: Cultures of Latin America (3.0HR)
• - HIST 5250: History of U.S.- Latin American Relations (4.0HR)
• - HIST 5231: Latin American History: From Independence to the Present (4.0HR)
• - HIST 5230: Latin American History: The Colonial Era (4.0HR)
• - ANTH 5700: Mexican/Central American Prehistory (3.0HR)
• - HIST 5232: History of Brazil (4.0HR)
• - HIST 5233: The History of Modern Mexico (4.0HR)
• - GEOG 6350: Seminar in Regional Geography: Latin America (4.0HR)
• - GEOG 5350: Geography of Latin America (4.0HR)
• - POLS 5340: Government and Politics of Latin America (3.0HR)
• - HIST 5270: Slavery in the Americas (4.0HR)
• Latin American Studies Language Requirement: A minimum of two semesters of a language is required.

Careers:

• Opportunities Upon Graduation: LAS alumni have pursued careers in teaching, consulting, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, corporations, and private organizations focused on human rights and development.