UMA Undergraduate Guide 2019-2020 Certificate Programs Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies (Five Colleges) The Program
The ProgramThe Five College Certificate in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies enhances rather than replaces the more traditional major, minor or certificate available at the individual schools and can complement the student's major field of study. Under the guidance of an appointed faculty adviser for the program at each campus, students design a sequential, coordinated and comprehensive course of study drawing on the faculty specialists and course offerings at the five campuses. The program is overseen by the Five College Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies Council, whose members include faculty representatives from each campus. To earn a FCLACLS Certificate, students must complete successfully a minimum of eight one-semester courses selected from five different areas; fulfill a specified language requirement; and achieve at least a grade of “B” in the minimum number of courses taken toward the certificate. Courses may be taken at any of the campuses but must be approved in advance by the student's home-campus advisor for the program. CoursesEight full courses or educational activities (each 3–4 credits or equivalent) must be completed within the following areas:
Language RequirementProficiency through second-year college level in an official (other than English) or indigenous language of Latin America. Minimum StandardTo receive the certificate, the student must receive a grade of “B” or better in every course that qualifies for the minimum certificate requirement. Study AbroadThe Council will accept relevant study abroad courses, as long as they are accepted for credit or equivalent by a student’s home institution. If no grade is reported on the transcript, the Council will waive the “B” grade requirement for courses taken abroad. |