Certificate In Latin American Studies
The undergraduate Certificate in Latin American Studies recognizes a student's knowledge and understanding of a region of growing importance, both economically and culturally. The course of study is designed to be interdisciplinary and complementary to existing undergraduate programs. Those who satisfy the certificate requirements of their B.A../B.S. will be awarded a Certificate in Latin American Studies. This will be noted in the student's placement materials. A Certificate in Latin American Studies must be taken with a formal degree program. Course work may be undertaken at two-year institutions but must be completed at a four-year university. Students from all majors who maintain a 2.80 GPA are eligible to participate. A student may formally apply to enroll in the program after successful completion of: (1) 30 hours of academic credit at a four-year institution or 15 hours of academic credit at a two-year institution (2) one three-hour interdisciplinary course which focuses on contemporary Latin America OR a three-hour course on Latin American Culture and Civilization. Total Requirements (12-18 hours): Language Area [0-6 hrs. at the 3000 level OR demonstration of proficiency] Students must be able to demonstrate oral and written proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, French, Haitian Creole, or Quechua. This requirement may be fulfilled in one of two ways: 6 hours of language course work at the 3000 level (with a grade of C or better). These hours may be taken as part of an approved study abroad program as long as the course is beyond the intermediate level. Demonstration of language proficiency above the intermediate level as defined by ACTFL standards through examination. Accepted demonstration consists of a passing grade on a Princeton Exam, OR the successful completion of an oral and written examination evaluated by a qualified University System of Georgia faculty member. For Haitian Creole and Quechua, both written and oral exams must be evaluated by a qualified faculty member. Latin America Area (12 hours) Students must complete the following course work: One 3-hour course which focuses on contemporary Latin America OR a 3-hour course on Latin American Culture and Civilization. Three courses [9 hours] in Latin American Studies, two of which must be outside the student's major, from the following options: Any Latin American upper division courses offered in the University System of Georgia. 6 hours may come from courses that have a minimum 25% Latin American component. No more than 6 hours from study abroad or internships. NOTE: All courses, study abroad programs and internships must be approved by the Campus International Coordinator or the Campus CLAS Coordinator. All courses require a grade of C or Better. No more than one course may be taken at the 1000-2000 level. Honors Option (Institutional Discretion) A student may receive an Honors Certificate in Latin American studies if he or she: Maintains an overall GPA of 2.8 and a GPA of 3.5 in CLAS courses. Submits a Senior Honors Paper on a Latin American topic to a faculty member in that field. The paper must Receive a B+ or better. Certificate in Latin American Studies Campus Contacts Dr. David dePosada Department of Humanities Macon State College 1000 College Station Dr. Macon, GA 31206-5145 ddposad@maconstate.edu Dr. Nancy Shumaker, Director, Center for International Studies Georgia Southern University P.O. Pox 8106 Statesboro, GA 30460-8106 shumaker@georgiasouthern.edu Dr. Elena Odio - Coordinator Dept. of English and Foreign Languages English Bldg. Rm 220 800 Wheatley Street Americus, GA 31709 ebo@canes.gsw.edu Dr. Aurelie Sylviane Townsel Albany State College 504 College Dr. Albany, GA 31705 Dr. Susan Wehling Modern and Classical Languages West Hall 128 Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA 31698 swehling@valdosta.edu Dr. Thomas Hanley Center for International Education 4225 University Avenue Columbus State University Columbus, GA 31907 hanley_tom@colstate.edu Dr. Robert Flannigan Dept. of Languages, Literature and Communications 2500 Walton Way Augusta, GA 30904-2200 rflannig@aug.edu Professor Patricia Davis Dept. of Humanities Darton College 2400 Guillonville Road Albany, GA 31707 davisp@darton.edu Dr. Majorie Snipes Anthropology Program State University of West Georgia 1600 Maple Street Carollton, GA 30118 msnipes@westga.edu Professor Anna Schachner Dept. of Humanities Georgia Perimeter College 2101 Womack Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 aschachn@gpc.edu Dr. Jeffrey P. Blick Dept. of Government and Sociology Georgia College and State University 320 North Wayne ST. Milledgeville, GA 31061-0490 jeff.blick@gcsu.edu Dr. Bill Deaver Dept. of Languages, Literature and Philosophy Armstrong Atlantic State University 11435 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA 31419-1997 deaverbi@mail.armstrong.edu Dr. Victoria McCard Dept. of Languages and Literature North Georgia College and State University Dahlonega, GA 30597 VMCCARD@ngcsu.edu Dr. Ruben Noguera Dept. of English and Foreign Languages Fort Valley State University 1005 State College Dr. Fort Valley, GA 31030-3298 noguerar@fvsu.edu