UWM Undergraduate Catalog 2008-09College of Letters and ScienceLatino Studies |
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Enrique Figueroa, Director, Roberto Hernandez Center; Assistant to Provost for Latino Affairs, Coordinator
The Latino Studies Certificate Program is designed for students who have an interest in Latino studies, regardless of major or college affiliation. It utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to examining the experiences, cultures, and social conditions of Latinos in the United States.
The program is open to any University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee undergraduate who has completed at least 45 credits and to those who previously received a bachelors degree from UWM or any other accredited college or university. Students currently involved in baccalaureate studies who successfully complete the requirements of the certificate program are awarded the certificate at the time of graduation. Students who already possess the bachelors degree receive the certificate upon completion of the program requirements.
Students who are enrolled in the program must complete 21 credits in approved Latino courses with a minimum grade point of 2.5. Of the 21 credits needed for the certificate, 6 credits must be in the social sciences, 6 credits must be in the humanities, and 3 credits must be taken from the School of Education. At least 12 credits for the certificate must be completed at UWM. For additional program information, contact the coordinator.
Required Courses (15 Cr)
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Latino 101 |
Introduction to Latino Studies |
3 |
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Ed Pol 212 |
Educational Issues in Spanish-Speaking Communities |
3 |
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Hist 267 |
The History of Latinos in the United States |
3 |
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Sociol 323 |
Perspectives on Latino Communities |
3 |
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Spanish 371 |
Introduction to Latino Literature in English |
3 |
Elective Courses
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CurrIns 542 |
History of Bilingual Education in the United States |
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Ed Pol 460 |
The Chicano Experience |
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Ed Pol 560 |
Education and Hispanics |
| English 279 | Introduction to U.S. Latino/a Literature: (Subtitle) |
| English 374 | Survey of U.S. Latino/a Literature |
| English 523 | Studies in U.S. Latino/a Literature: (Subtitle) |
| Ethnic 250 | Selected Topics in Ethnic Studies: (w/Latino subtitle) | Spanish 319 | Advanced Speaking and Listening for Heritage Speakers |
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Spanish 373 |
Topics in Latino Literature in English: (Subtitle) |
Additional topics may be offered through courses in the Freshman Scholars Program, e.g.
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Sociol 193 |
Freshman Seminar: Latinos and the City |