Advanced Certificate in Latin American Social & Public Policy at University of Pittsburgh

The Graduate Certificate in Latin American Social and Public Policy is a multidisciplinary program that trains future leaders, public officials and analysts to design social and public programs for Latin America and the Caribbean. It has a master's tier and a doctoral/advanced tier.

Faculty: University Center for International Studies  |  Department: Center for Latin American Studies  |  Duration: 15 credits (master's tier) or 18 credits (doctoral/advanced tier)  |  Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Area studies coursework of at least 15 credits (6 outside the major school or department) at master's tier or 18 credits (9 outside) at advanced tier; language proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese or Quechua (two years at master's tier, three years at advanced tier; Haitian Creole may be considered); and an interdisciplinary research paper of 15-25 pages.

Career pathways

Public officials, policy analysts and leaders in social and public programs in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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