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Advanced Certificate in Latin American Studies at University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh, United States

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Latin American Studies is a multidisciplinary program that adds a Latin America specialization to a master's or doctorate, offered at 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) at master's tier or 18 credits (9 outside) at advanced tier; two years (master's) or three years (advanced) of college-level Spanish, Portuguese or Quechua or equivalent; and an interdisciplinary research paper of 15-25 pages using materials in a language of the Latin American, Caribbean or diaspora region.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to graduate students enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in any school or department; the certificate is completed alongside a master's, professional or doctoral degree. Any Pitt graduate student may enroll.

Duration: 15 credits (master's tier) or 18 credits (doctoral/advanced tier)

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