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CERTIFICATE AND NON-DEGREE PROGRAMS

USF 1997-98 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 64 - 65

Certificate of Concentration - Certificate Programs

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.

Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies

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.

The Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies is designed for the student who wants to learn more about the region and have that knowledge formally recognized in his or her 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 plus at least 3 hours of relevant foreign language credit. One course must be taken in each of four areas: 1) Anthropology, 2) Geography/Government & International Affairs, 3) History, and 4) Art/Humanities/Literature. A fifth course can be taken from a listing of other courses or from one of the four core areas. Students must take at least one of the indicated surveys (*). If ANT 4162 and ANT 4163 are both taken, they will also count as the required survey.

Students must also either demonstrate proficiency in a Latin American or Caribbean language other than English or have completed at least two semesters in that language (e.g., Spanish I and II, and/or Spanish III and IV). It is very strongly recommended that students who already know Spanish learn Portuguese or another Latin American or Caribbean language.

Study abroad programs are encouraged and will be credited toward the Certificate.

The following courses fulfill the certificate requirement. However, these should be considered as a partial list only. The student is stronly encouraged to consult with the advisor of the Certificate Program about current course offerings.

  1. Anthropology
    • ANT 4162 South American Archaeology**
    • ANT 4163 Mesoamerican Archaeology**
    • ANT 4340 The Caribbean
    • ANT 4324 Mexico and Central America
    • ANT 4495 Methods in Cultural Research***
  2. Geography/Government & International Affairs
    • GEA 3300 Geography of Middle America
    • GEA 3400 Geography of Latin America*
    • CPO 4930 Latin American Politics*
    • LAS 3002 Latin America*
    • INR 4931 Americas (TV)*
    • INR 4931 Latin America through Film
    • CPO 5934 Selected Topics: Latin America
  3. History
    • LAH 2734 Latin American History in Film
    • LAH 3130 Colonial Latin America
    • LAH 3200 Modern Latin America*
    • LAH 3430 History of Mexico
    • LAH 3470 History of the Caribbean
    • LAH 3480 History of Cuba
    • LAH 3930 US/Latin American Relations
  4. Art/Humanities/Literature
    • ARH 4796 Latin American Art
    • HUM 4462 Ancient Latin American Culture
    • HUM 4464 Latin AmericanCulture Since 1492*
    • SPN 3520 Spanish American Civilization*
    • SPW 3030 Introduction to Hispanic Literature
    • SPW 4131 Survey of Spanish American Literature*
    • SPT 2524 Women Writers of Latin America (may also be taken in 5, but may not be taken for credit in both areas)
  5. Others
    • ECO 4935 Selected Topics: Economics of Latin America
    • SPN 5525 Modern Spanish American Civilization
    • SPW 5135 Colonial Spanish American Literature
    • SPW 5355 Spanish American Drama and Poetry
    • SPW 5387 Spanish American Prose
    • SSE 4380 Global & Multicultural Perspectives in Education
    • SPT 2524 Women Writers of Latin America (may also be taken in 4, but may not be taken for credit in both areas)

*Students must take at least one of the indicated surveys
**ANT 4162 and ANT 4163 may be taken together as the required survey course
***Field School

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. Call 974-3547. The program is open to all majors in all colleges.

Certificate in Russian Studies

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.

Certificate in Asian Studies

Requirements for the Certificate in Asian Studies:

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:

  1. 18 semester hours from the courses listed below.
  2. At least two courses must be from Group A and at least two courses must be from Group B. (Other relevant courses may be substituted with the approval of the program advisor.)
  3. Students must declare their intention to be awarded the certificate by notifying the program advisor at least one full semester prior to graduation.
  4. Students who fail to achieve a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher in the program will be denied the certificate.

Courses credited toward the Asian Studies Certificate:

Group A -

Group B -

* 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 SOC 363, 974-5019, and by e-mail: khator@luna.cas.usf.edu.

USF 1997-98 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 65

Special Non-Degree Program

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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