About this Program
College: Liberal Arts and Sciences
Credits: 15
Subplan Code: LAS_GCT08
Certificates must comply with the Graduate Certificate Policy
A Graduate Certificate is an official credential granted by the University of Florida. It represents a cohesive, targeted curriculum of graduate-level coursework designed to validate specialized knowledge and skills in a specific field of study. To successfully earn and have a graduate certificate officially posted to the academic transcript, candidates must fulfill several key academic and administrative requirements:
- Admission: Secure formal acceptance into the designated certificate program.
- Course Completion: Successfully complete all approved, graduate-level coursework required by the curriculum.
- Active Enrollment: Maintain active enrollment during the academic term in which the certificate is awarded.
- Application Submission: Submit a formal graduation application to officially designate the graduate certificate credential on the transcript.
For specific prerequisite details, credit requirements, and application deadlines, students should consult directly with the academic department or unit offering the certificate.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LAS 6938 | Seminar in Modern Latin American Studies | 3 |
| 9 credit hours of coursework related to Latin America, selected from at least two different academic programs | 9 | |
At least 3 credits must be from core LAS courses | ||
Up to 6 credits may be in LAS electives | ||
| Demonstrate intermediate-high proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole by passing an oral exam or completing a language course at the 3000 level or higher 1 | ||
| Complete a graduate project (e.g. dissertation, thesis, internship, practicum) related to Latin America. In lieu of a graduate project, a student may complete an additional 3 credits of Latin America-related coursework | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 1
Only required for those completing the certificate with a Language Requirement