Undergraduate
Certificate Programs
Latino Studies
Students can apply to the certificate program at any time during the academic year by submitting an application form to the director of Latino Studies. Dr. Rosa Tezanos-Pinto can be contacted at rtezanos@iupui.edu or Cavanaugh Hall 539C. Students currently enrolled at IUPUI may be considered for admission to the program if they have:
- Earned 24 credit hours towards their degree at IUPUI
- A cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
Students who have not enrolled at IUPUI may be considered for admission to the program if they:
- Apply for Undergraduate Admission to IUPUI and specify the Latino Studies Certificate as their objective
- Have 24 credit hours of transferable work, and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
The certificate can be earned as a stand-alone credential or in combination with a degree.
Total requirements:
- 18 credit hours
- The minimum grade that will be accepted in any single course is a C (2.0). The certificate also requires an overall GPA of at least a 2.0.
- Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese (determined by receiving credit through the 204+ level coursework or by taking a placement test)
Required courses
(12 credit hours/4 courses, 3 credit hours each)
- LATS L101 - Introduction to Latino Studies
- LATS L228 - An Interdisciplinary Look at U.S. Latino/a Identities
- LATS L350 Contemporary Issues in Latino Studies: Latinos in the US: Origins and Prospects
- LATS L396 - Social and Historical Topics in Latino Studies
Elective Courses (6 credit hours)
Students may choose two elective courses from a growing list of approved interdisciplinary courses including: Africana Studies, American Studies, Anthropology, Art and Design, Communication Studies, Economics, Education, English, Geography, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, History, International Studies, Journalism, Philanthropic Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Public and Environmental Affairs, Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Tourism, Convention and Events Management.
Students will have a great deal of freedom in choosing which courses to take to fulfill the requirements for the certificate. Many of the courses that count towards the certificate in Latino Studies have rotating topics that change every semester.
See List of Electives: http://liberalarts.iupui.edu/latino/academics/electives