Ames,
IA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Latin American Studies in Ames United States | Iowa State University
Iowa State University
|
Ames United States
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Qualification
Advanced Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
14,634
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The Latin American Studies certificate is an interdisciplinary program offered through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, available to undergraduate students across all majors who want to complement their degree and improve career prospects by gaining specialized knowledge about Latin America and Spanish language proficiency.
Program Goals
Enable students to build knowledge and skills related to Latin American topics through engagement with faculty from diverse academic disciplines
Offer students transformative international experiences that foster cultural competence and global awareness
Equip students for professional opportunities or graduate studies in Latin America, including careers in diplomacy, media, nonprofit work, or academic research
Develop student fluency in Spanish, one of Latin America's primary languages
Support students in pursuing integrated studies that reveal the complex historical, contemporary, and evolving realities of Latin America
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Freshman applicants should upload copies of their official high school academic records. Transfer applicants should upload copies of official academic records from all colleges or universities attended. Transfers who have been at a college/university for less than one year of full-time study should also upload their official high school records.
If you are currently attending or have attended a post-secondary institution, you must list it on the application, regardless of whether you want it to be used in our admission or transfer credit decisions.
IELTS - Overall score of 6.0 with a minimum band score of 5.5
Internet-Based TOEFL (IBT) -Score of 71 with a minimum score of 17 in both the Writing and Speaking sections
Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT) - Score of 530
If you are currently attending or have attended a post-secondary institution, you must list it on the application, regardless of whether you want it to be used in our admission or transfer credit decisions.
IELTS - Overall score of 6.0 with a minimum band score of 5.5
Internet-Based TOEFL (IBT) -Score of 71 with a minimum score of 17 in both the Writing and Speaking sections
Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT) - Score of 530
Tuition
USD
14,634