Afro-Latin American and Afro-Latinx Studies Certificate

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The academic requirements of the new program at the undergraduate level have three components: content courses, language study, and a digital project outcomes report. To initiate the certificate, students must complete a certificate registration form from the Department of Africana Studies. Elective courses must include at least 25% content on Afro-Latin America and/or US Afro-Latinxs to be eligible.

Afro-Latin American Studies and Afro-Latinx Studies Content Courses:

Five (15 credits) Afro-Latin American Studies and/or Afro-Latinx Studies Content Courses are required. The two core courses are:

1. AFRCNA 0385 - CARIBBEAN HISTORY  
2. AFRCNA 1628 - AFRO-LATINOS IN THE UNITED STATES  

The remaining three courses may be from Africana Studies or cross-listed with Africana Studies. No more than one non-Africana/cross-listed class may be included in the certificate. All certificate courses must have at least 25% Afro-Latin American and/or US Afro-Latinx content. A written request for the inclusion of a non-Africana course must include a rationale and plan to focus research/course activities on Afro-Latin America and/or US Afro-Latinx studies. Students must earn a C or better in classes counting towards the certificate. One relevant study abroad or study away (1-4 weeks), independent research course, or internship (summer or semester-long) may also count towards the certificate.