Latin American Studies Certificate

Required (3 crs.)

• INT 200 - Introduction to International Studies Concepts and Methods Credits: 3
• Or an approved substitute

• Majors, minors, and students adding a Certificate in a second world area must consult with the Director of International Studies to choose an appropriate substitute course and complete an Exception Form.

Electives (9 crs.)

The remaining three courses must concentrate on one world area (Africa & Middle East, Asia, Europe, or Latin America). Two of the elective courses must be at the 300-level or higher. No courses may be double-counted between Certificate and the International Studies major or minor, or a second Certificate in another world area. A complete list of approved courses is available on the International Studies website www.ship.edu/ism. Study abroad and advanced language study are strongly encouraged and may satisfy elective credit.

* = Requires an appropriate topic and an Exception Form signed by the Director of International Studies for approval.

• ANT 360 - Aztec and Maya Archaeology Credits: 3
• FRN 331 - Masterpieces of Francophone Literature Credits: 3
• *  FRN 380 - Aspects De La Civilisation FranÇaise/Francophone Credits: 3
• *  FRN 400 - Seminar: Advanced Studies in French Language and Literature Credits: 3
• *  FRN 490 - Selected Topics in French Credits: 3
• GEO 308 - Geography of Latin America Credits: 3
• *  GEO 450 - Geography-Geology Field Studies Credits: 1-3
• HIS 349 - History of Latin America Credits: 3
• HIS 360 - History of Mexico Credits: 3
• HIS 366 - History of Brazil Credits: 3
• HIS 444 - History of Women in Latin America Credits: 3
• HON 388 - Honors Service-Learning Seminar: Reach Out Credits: 3
• INT 252 - Costa Rica: Politics, Economy, & Society Credits: 3
• INT 286 - Selected Topics in International Studies Latin American & Caribbean Studies Credits: 3-6
• INT 386 - Selected Topics in International Studies Latin American & Caribbean Studies Credits: 3-6
• INT 396 - International Studies Internship - Latin American & Caribbean Studies Credits: 3-6
• PLS 347 - Applied Diplomacy Credits: 3
• PLS 348 - Applied Diplomacy Credits: 3
• SPN 150 - Spanish Civilization and Culture Credits: 3
• SPN 204 - Ideas and Cultures from the Spanish-Speaking World Credits: 3
• SPN 330 - Spanish for the Professions Credits: 3
• SPN 361 - Masterpieces of Spanish-American Literature Credits: 3
• *  SPN 385 - Aspectos De La Civilización Hispana Credits: 3
• SPN 400 - Seminar: Advanced Studies in Spanish Language and Literature Credits: 3