FAU Certificate in Latin American Studies
 
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Overview
The Certificate in Caribbean and Latin American Studies is awarded to students completing multidisciplinary studies of the Caribbean and Latin America in conjunction with an academic major, usually in one of the departments represented in the curriculum. The Certificate is approximately the equivalent of a "minor." The Certificate program seeks to provide the student with both an overview of Caribbean and Latin American heritage as well as an opportunity to pursue upper division study in several disciplines focused on the region. The successful completion of the program will prepare the student for a wide range of job opportunities and graduate programs in and dealing with the Caribbean and Latin America.
 
Mission
 

1)To promote intellectual discussion, research, and teaching on Latin America and the Caribbean --its people, culture, history, politics, and society.

2) To promote the interests of students, faculty and community in this rich and diverse region.

3) To encourage civic engagement through network building and public debate.

4) To develop links of cooperation and exchange between individuals and institutions interested in the region.
 
Our unique advantage
 

Caribbean and Latin American Studies at Florida Atlantic University provides a unique opportunity

  • To work with faculty, students, and most important, a vibrant community from this region that has helped make South Florida a gateway to Latin America.
  • To increase understanding of Latin American peoples and cultures, through an extensive academic and public program, and opportunities for study abroad.
To build bridges to other institutions, between disciplines and individuals throughout South Florida and the Americas.
 
 
 
 
 
 

PUBLIC EVENTS

 
 

To enroll in the certificate program, simply speak to an advisor (CCLAS faculty member), print out and fill out the application, and return it to the CCLAS Director.

Caribbean and Latin American Studies Certificate Application

For More Information Please Contact :

Dr. Luis Duno-Gottberg, Director
Certificate in Caribbean and Latin American Studies
PO Box 3091, GS 212
Boca Raton, Fl 33431

email : lduno@fau.edu
561-297-0612 Telephone
561-297-2752 Fax

or 

Dr. Barbara Ganson, Coordinator
CCLAS-Davie Campus
College of Liberal Arts
Florida Atlantic University
Room 412, 2912 College Ave.
Davie, FL 33314

email: bganson@fau.edu
Telephone: 954-236-6114

FAU Home Page
http://www.lasc.fau.edu
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