USF 2001-2002 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 72 - 77
The Certificate of Concentration is a short-term program for students who are interested in taking a series of courses in a selected area of Arts and Sciences, but are not necessarily interested in a degree. A minimum of 16 hours of approved course work are required. Students working for a Certificate of Concentration may register as special or as degree-seeking students.
The certificate in Asian Studies is designed for majors in any field who wish to gain a broad knowledge of a world area that is of unique importance.
Courses credited toward the Asian Studies Certificate:
Group A
Art:
| ARH 4530 (4) | ARH 4796 (4) |
Humanities:
| HUM 3271 (4) | HUM 3273 (4) | HUM 4402 (4) |
| HUM 4404 (4) | HUM 4405 (4) |
Languages:
| CHI 1120 (4) | CHI 1121 (4) | CHI 2200 (4) |
| CHI 2201 (4) | CHI 4905 (1-5) | CHI 4930 (1-5) |
| JPN 1120 (4) | JPN 1121 (4) | JPN 2000 (3) |
| JPN 2201 (3) | JPN 4905 (1-5) | JPN 4930 (1-5) |
Religion:
| REL 3330 (3) | REL 4343 (4) | REL 3350 (3) |
| REL 4333 (4) | REL 4344 (4) |
Group B
Geography:
| GEA 3194 (4)* |
History:
| ASH 3404 (4) | ASH 3501 (4) |
Int'l Studies:
| ASN 3012 (3) | ASN 3014 (3) | ASN 3105 (3) |
| INR 4900 (1-3)* | INR 4910 (1-3)* | INR 4931 (1-4)* |
Political Science:
| CPO 4930 (3)* | CPO 5934 (3) | INR 5086 (3) |
* with approval by the Advisor for the Certificate in Asian Studies
The advisor for the Certificate in Asian Studies is Professor Renu Khator. She may be contacted at SCA 237, 813-974-2978, or by e-mail: khator@chuma1.cas.usf.edu.
The College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Fine Arts offer a certificate in Italian Studies. The history of the geographic expression that today we call Italy is the sum of many particular histories and cultures. Yet, in their diversity and diaspora, the people of Italy have preserved, through time and place, a sense of common identity. For this reason, to understand the complexity of past and present experiences of Italians in the peninsula and of their descendants abroad, the Undergraduate Certificate in Italian Studies is designed with a broad interdisciplinary perspective.
The certificate will encompass courses in several departments in two colleges. The majority of courses will focus on the study of history and culture of the people who inhabit or originated from the Italian peninsula and the islands of Sardinia and Sicily from pre-historic times to the present. In addition, however, offerings will also focus on the Italian diaspora with specific reference to the experiences of people of Italian descent in the many nations in which they settled from the early 19th century to the present.
Students are required to take between 23 and 28 semester hours from a list of courses approved for the certificate. A Faculty Advisory Committee will coordinate the Certificate of Italian Studies. Students may receive credit for courses, not included in the above list, or (if circumstances require it) may substitute a required course with another, by petitioning and if approved by the Advisory Committee.
Study Abroad: Students in the Italian Studies Certificate program are strongly encouraged to study abroad for the summer, a semester or a year in the USF in Italy program or in any other accredited program. The Advisory Committee will determine which courses taken as part of the overseas experience will count toward fulfilling the requirements for the certificate.
The advisors for the Certificate in Italian Studies are: Professor Giovanna Benadusi, 974-3948, benadusi@luna.cas.usf.edu; and Professor Fraser Ottanelli, 974 2807, fraser@chuma.cas.usf.edu.
NOTE: Students may apply a maximum of sixteen credits in the same department toward fulfilling the requirements for the certificate.
I. Language Requirement:
Students must demonstrate proficiency in Italian or complete two semesters of language courses chosen from the following courses.
II. Core Courses:
Each student will take three courses from the following list. However only one course will be allowed from each department.
III. Elective Courses: Students will take 6-8 credits of elective courses chosen from the following list:
Anthropology:
Art History:
English:
Government and International Affairs:
History:
Humanities:
World Language Education:
Theatre:
The College of Arts and Sciences offers a Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies for students who wish to gain an intensive multi-disciplinary understanding of this important area. This certificate is designed for students who want to learn more about the region and have that knowledge formally recognized in their academic record.
The Certificate is granted to a person who takes a minimum of 15 semester hours of courses about Latin America and the Caribbean. One course must be taken in each of four areas: 1) Anthropology, 2) Geography/Government & International Studies, 3) History, and 4) Art/Humanities/Literature. A fifth course may be taken from a list of other courses or from one of the four core areas.
Students must also demonstrate proficiency in a Latin American or Caribbean language or have two semesters of relevant foreign language courses.
Study abroad programs are encouraged and will be credited toward the Certificate.
The following courses are a sample of courses offered that fulfill the certificate requirements. However, these should be considered as a partial list only. The student is strongly encouraged to review the Schedule of Classes each semester for current course offerings.
1) Anthropology
2) Geography/Government & International Affairs
3) History
4) Art/Humanities/Literature
5) Others
When the student has completed the above requirements, the Latin American Studies Advisor will recommend the student for the Certificate.
For information and advice about the certificate program, contact the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Office, CPR 478, or call 974-3547. The program is open to all majors in all colleges.
The College of Arts and Sciences offers this certificate through the collaboration of the Departments of English, Geography, History, Humanities and American Studies, Government and International Affairs, Languages & Linguistics, and Philosophy. It is designed for majors in any field who wish to gain a multi-disciplinary understanding of a part of the world that has shaped much of our civilization and holds great significance for Americans in present and future.
The student and the Coordinator will plan the individual course of study, which requires between 21 and 24 semester hours. Students must declare their intention to be awarded the certificate by notifying the Coordinator at least one full semester prior to graduation. A cumulative gpa of 2.5 in the certificate course work is required. Please contact Professor Georg H. Kleine at SOC 274, (813) 974-2688, or by e-mail: kleine@chuma1.cas.usf.edu.
1) Language Requirement (6)
Students will enroll in two additional semesters of the foreign language they have taken in fulfillment of the College of Arts and Sciences language requirement.
2) Core Courses (9-10)
Students will take a total of three courses from the following; one of them must be either EUS 3000 or GEA 3500.
3) Elective Courses (6-8)
Students should make Western European study and travel an important component of their academic work. They are required to enroll for at least 3 elective credit hours in courses that involve Western European study and travel. These may be taken in one of three ways:
*Elective courses under options (2) and (3) will be chosen in consultation with the Coordinator and an Advisory Committee.
Western European study and travel allows students to concentrate on one of the areas of electives. Students may want to use overseas experience credits to fulfill their summer enrollment requirement.
A structured alternative experience in the United States may be substituted for the Overseas Experience. The Certificate accepts IDS 4943 (Off-Campus Term Special Project) or any of the courses listed below as Elective Courses for credit for this requirement. Coordinator, Advisory Committee and student will tailor the experience to fit the student’s individual needs.
(Note: the student should take courses from the list below after completing the two additional semesters of the foreign language requirement (see I ) or, if already advanced in a language, with the instructor’s approval. These courses are generally taught in the target language.)
FRENCH
GERMAN
ITALIAN
SPANISH
Courses not included in the above list may be included in the program if approved by the Coordinator and an Advisory Committee.
The College of Arts and Sciences offers a Certificate in Russian Studies for students who wish to gain an intensive multidisciplinary understanding of this important area. A minimum of 23 to 26 semester hours is required of all students seeking such a certificate, and will be distributed in the following manner:
Language-Linguistics-Literature
Twelve hours from the following courses, 8 of which must be in language:
History-Political Science-Economics.
Six to eight hours from the following courses:
International Studies-Geography-Philosophy.
Six to eight hours from the following courses:
*When topic is defined as Russian or directly related area.
Other courses may be substituted for those listed above upon approval of the Russian Studies coordinator.
The Urban Studies Certificate offers students the opportunity to supplement their education and training with a focus on the problems and potentials of the urban world around us. Eighty percent of Americans live in one of the country’s nearly 400 major metropolitan areas. Understanding the economic, social, cultural, political and spatial phenomena of urban areas, and how they came to be, is essential if one is to thrive in today’s world. The Urban Studies curriculum begins with an interdisciplinary Introduction to Urban Studies and then weaves the multidisciplinary urban offerings into a coherent understanding of urban life. The Urban Studies Coordinator helps each student fashion a curriculum that meets his/her unique intellectual and career needs. The curriculum, through its courses and internship possibilities, focuses on the “real world,” thus providing students with a valuable foundation for their career planning and advancement. With the help of the Urban Studies Coordinator, students can design concentrations in urban planning, urban management, community development, community organizing, etc. The Certificate requires a minimum of 24 credits.
1) Core Courses (9-10 credits)
And 2 of the following:
Courses may have prerequisites within the discipline.
2) Methods Courses (select 1 of the following: 3-4 credits)
Courses may have prerequisites within the discipline.
3) Electives (select 4 from the following list or from the CORE COURSES not counted above: minimum of 12 credits)
Africana Studies
Anthropology
Communication
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Criminology
Economics
Geography
Gerontology
History
Humanities and American Studies
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Social Work
Sociology
4) Internships (1 of the following can be substituted as an ELECTIVE)
Information and advice about the certificate program may be obtained from Robin R. Jones. Call (813) 974-8452 or email jones@chuma1.cas.usf.edu. The Office is located in SOC 338.
Please send questions or comments to:
Mia Fluitt - webCat@ugs.usf.edu
Effective Date: Semester I, 2001
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