Latin American Affairs
Do you wish to learn more about Latin American Affairs for career advancement or personal enrichment?
The Post Bac Certificate in Latin American Affairs offers insights into cultural, social, political, historical, geographic, and economic variables essential to appreciating Latin American societies today, as well as a basic introduction to one Latin American language.
Latin American Affairs Certificate Requirements
The certificate requires 15-16 hours, with a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0. Students must complete one course from each of the 4 areas (12-13 credit hours): Language, Culture, History & Philosophy, and Politics & Geography. Students choose one additional course from one of the 4 areas or may complete a Study Abroad in Latin America for a minimum of 3 credit hours. Study Abroad in Latin America is strongly recommended.
* No more than two courses below the 200-level will count toward the certificate.
| Dept. | Course Number | Title | Credit Hours | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN-S | varies | Students will take 1 language course in Spanish. Specific course will depend on student performance on a placement test | 3-4 | C- |
| Dept. | Course Number | Title | Credit Hours | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FINA-A | 150 | Africa, New World, & Oceanic Art | 3 | C- |
| FINA-A | 452 | Art of Pre-Columbian America | 3 | C- |
| SPAN-S | 275 | Hispanic Culture and Conversation | 3 | C- |
| SPAN-S | 301 | The Hispanic World I | 3 | C- |
| SPAN-S | 302 | The Hispanic World II | 3 | C- |
| SPAN-S | 363 | Introduccion a la Cultura Hispanica | 3 | C- |
| SPAN-S | 412 | Spanish America: The Cultural Context | 3 | C- |
| SPAN-S | 471 | Survey of Spanish American Literature I | 3 | C- |
| SPAN-S | 472 | Survey of Spanish American Literature II | 3 | C- |
| Dept. | Course Number | Title | Credit Hours | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIST-F | 100 | Issues in Latin American History: Introduction | 3 | C- |
| HIST-F | 341 | Latin America: Conquest and Empire | 3 | C- |
| HIST-F | 342 | Latin America: Evolution and Revolution | 3 | C- |
| HIST-H | 231 | Women, Men, and Family in History | 3 | C- |
| HIST-F | 232 | Upheaval in 20th-Century Latin America | 3 | C- |
| Dept. | Course Number | Title | Credit Hours | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLS-Y | 337 | Latin American Politics | 3 | C- |
| GEOG-G | 323 | Geography of Latin America | 3 | C- |
| Dept. | Course Number | Title | Credit Hours | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective (choose one additional course from any area listed above or complete a Study Abroad. Study Abroad in Latin America is strongly encouraged.) | 3 | C- |
* Please note that other appropriate courses may be offered and substituted subject to approval.
Admission Process
To apply for a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, you must submit the following:
- Application for Undergraduate Admission
(Apply by selecting Freshman in the applicant category) - A one-time, non-refundable application fee of $35 is required. This fee is not required if you have previously applied for undergraduate admission at any Indiana University Campus.
- Official transcripts from the college/university awarding your bachelor's degree.
Advising
For more information and advising, please contact Dana Gohmann, M.Ed., lead academic advisor in the School of Social Sciences.
Dana Gohmann M.Ed.
Lead Academic Advisor
Assistant to the Dean
Crestview Hall 137
Phone: (812) 941-2391
dgohmann@ius.edu
