Latin American and Caribbean Studies Certificate
College of Arts and Humanities
4112 H.J. Patterson Hall
Phone: 301-405-9626
lacs@umd.edu
http://lacs.umd.edu
Director: Ryan Long, Ph.D.
Program Manager: Maya Labarca
The interdisciplinary certificate program in Latin American and Caribbean Studies is open to University of Maryland, College Park, undergraduates in any major who are interested in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Interested students should contact our Director or Program Manager by email or phone (lacs@umd.edu, 301-405-9626). Please also visit our web page at http://lacs.umd.edu.
The undergraduate certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies will be awarded to students who have completed 21 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in the following areas:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum for All Certificate Students | ||
| LACS234 | Issues in Latin American and Caribbean Studies I | 3 |
| or SPAN/PORT234 | Issues in Latin American and Caribbean Studies I | |
| LACS235 | Issues in Latin American and Caribbean Studies II | 3 |
| or SPAN/PORT235 | Issues in Latin American and Caribbean Studies II | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| History of Colonial Latin America | ||
| Latin America Since Independence | ||
| LACS/SPAN458 | Senior Capstone Course in Latin American and Caribbean Studies | 3 |
| Additional Courses in Latin American Studies | ||
| Nine credits of additional courses must be chosen from an approved list and from at least two different departments 1 | 9 | |
| Foreign Language Competency 2 | ||
| Total Credits | 21 | |
- 1
At least six credits must be at the 3xx- or 4xx-level. See Latin American and Caribbean Studies advisor for details.
- 2
In addition to English, certificate students must demonstrate competence in one of the other languages of the Americas: indigenous languages, a creolized language such as Haitian Creole, colonial languages -Spanish, Portuguese, French - or other language considered by the program administration to be relevant to study of Latin America and the Caribbean. Other languages may be used to fulfill this goal with the permission of the LACS undergraduate advisor. Competency may be proven with a grade of "C+" or better in an intermediate-level course or higher. Native speakers of a language of Latin America and the Caribbean, or students with extensive experience in these languages, should consult with the Latin American Studies advisor to demonstrate competence through a placement exam.
An overall GPA of 2.0 in the certificate is required for graduation.