Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (P.B.C.)
12 credits required
Program Requirements:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LACS608 | Perspectives on Latin America and the Caribbean (Perspectives on Latin America and the Caribbean) 1 | 3 |
| LACS609 | Colloquium in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (Colloquium) 2 | 3 |
| Praxis: 3 | 3 | |
| Experiential Learning in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (Experiential Learning in Latin American and Caribbean Studies) | ||
| Research Praxis in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (Research Praxis in Latin American and Caribbean Studies) | ||
| Electives 4 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 1
May be repeated for elective credit if content varies.
- 2
May be taken for 1-2 credits over 2-3 semesters.
- 3
May be taken for 1-3 credits over 1-3 semesters.
- 4
An elective with content in Latin American and the Caribbean may be taken in any UMD department. Consult the program for a list of pre-approved courses. Courses not on the pre-approved list may be used with approval of the director. 400-level courses may be taken with additional assignments.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
In addition to English, students must demonstrate advanced proficiency 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. Proficiency may be certified through a language translation exam administered by an affiliate faculty member or through advanced-level coursework in the student’s indicated language. If done through coursework, students must have a grade of “B-” or better in an advanced-level course. (Students who receive a grade lower than a “B-” may repeat the course).