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Graduate Certificate program in Latin American Studies at University of Pennsylvania

Graduate Certificate in Latin American and Latinx Studies - School of Social Policy Practice
Graduate Certificate in Latin American and Latinx Studies.
Students develop rich cross-cultural fluency in Latin American language(s) and culture and acquire specific knowledge the history, social conditions, political challenges, and or environmental issues affecting the region.
Graduate students in SP2 who have focused at least part of their academic training on Latin America and Latinxs are encouraged to document their specialization by earning a certificate in LALX in conjunction with their degree. The Certificate documents that the student has developed rich cross-cultural fluency in Latin American traditions and culture and acquired specific knowledge the history, social conditions, political challenges, or environmental issues affecting the region. Such recognition is expected to be valuable in academics, business, non-governmental organizations, and other institutions dealing with Latin America and Latinx in the U.S.
SP2 students may fulfill the certificate requirements by successfully completing five courses in the general area of Latin America and Latinx Studies.
MSW students also have the option of completing the LALS certificate through a combination of courses and field placement internship:.
Up to three of the five courses can be fulfilled through 225 hours at a qualifying field placement (for MSW students, in either their foundation or advanced year).
The remaining two courses will be those rostered by LALS or may be courses taken elsewhere on campus (including SP2) that have at least 30% of the graded content, but preferably dealing with Latin America or Latinx.
Students must also demonstrate proficiency in Spanish, French, Portuguese, or a less commonly taught language such as Yucatec Maya, Quechua, or Haitian Creole. Students may demonstrate proficiency in the following ways:.
Students are not guaranteed a field placement that qualifies for the certificate. Sample field placement sites include Congreso, Juntos, La Puerta Abierta, Norristown School, PICC, NSC, and HIAS.
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Tuition for Latin American Studies graduate program at University of Pennsylvania
How does certificate program tuition for University of Pennsylvania compares with other universities in Pennsylvania?
University of Pennsylvania is a private university with an average tuition of $41,760 per year. This tuition gives it an affordability index of #10 among all universities in the Pennsylvania, and an affordability index of #151 among all the universities in the US.
University | Tuition / Year |
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Latin American Studies Certificate program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $24,468 |