Certificate in Latin American Studies

University of Akron

The Undergraduate Certificate in Latin American Studies is an interdisciplinary program designed for students who want to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree as well as a credential that indicates a concentration in this area of the world. The Certificate program is flexible enough so that students can take courses in a wide range of fields-at least three different disciplines-and so that they can apply certain credits to their General Education requirements. The program requires fulfillment of a number of foreign language credits (Spanish or Portuguese), while it strongly encourages study abroad.The Latin American Certificate is designed to provide students with expertise in the Latin American region, with a focus on its dynamic societies, cultures, politics, economies and histories. Students majoring in a variety of disciplines, ranging from business, history, economics, education and medical fields, and who plan careers that involve work in or related to Latin America, or the Latino population in the United States, would benefit from the in-depth training and language skills offered by the Certificate. Likewise, this program provides a broad but focused background for those interested in pursuing advanced studies in academic or applied fields related to Latin America or the Latino experience, and for those contemplating work in the governmental or non-governmental sectors.