USF 1995-96 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 61-62
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 register as special rather than as degree-seeking students. For more information, contact the Coordinators of Advising in the College office.
The College of Arts and Sciences offers a Certificate in Latin American Studies for students who wish to gain an intensive multi-disciplinary understanding of this important area.
A minimum of 24 semester hours is required of all students seeking such a certificate. Of these, at least 14 should be planned around the following core courses or their equivalent as determined in consultation with the Coordinator: GEA 3400 Geography of Latin America, LAH 3200 Modern Latin America, CPO 4930 Comparative Government and Politics of Selected Countries or Areas, SPN 3520 Spanish American Civilization; or equivalent in original Language. The remaining 10 hours must be selected from other specified courses with Latin American content, a list of which is available from the Latin American Studies Coordinator.
In addition, students seeking a Certificate in Latin American Studies must have ability in Spanish, Portuguese, or another major Indo-American language or must have completed no fewer than two semesters of study in that language, or its equivalent. It is hoped that the student will develop an even higher level of competency in one language and at least a minimum proficiency in a second language.
When the student has completed the above requirements, the Latin American Studies Coordinator will recommend the student for the Certificate, which will be awarded upon the successful completion of all degree requirements for the major.
Information and advice about the certificate program may be obtained from the Latin American Coordinator. Only degree-seeking undergraduate students may earn a Certificate in Latin American Studies. The program is open to all majors in all colleges.
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:
Other courses may be substituted for those listed above upon approval of the Russian Studies coordinator.
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. Requirements are as follows:
Courses credited toward the Asian Studies Certificate:
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USF 1995-96 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 62
The HUMAN SERVICES courses are designed for students interested in careers in the human sciences and services, and may be taken in conjunction with any major or by special students. These courses are coordinated by the Department of Gerontology, and the courses are listed as: HUS 3001, HUS 4020, HUS 4100.
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Publication Date: June 1, 1995
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