Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies in College Park United States | University of Maryland, College Park

The Graduate Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies is an interdisciplinary program spanning multiple colleges, examining the region's varied cultures, historical narratives, literary works, and political-economic structures. Designed for both academic scholars and professionals entering government, nonprofit, or corporate fields, the program requires 12 credits: 9 core credits and 3 elective credits from university-wide course offerings. Mandatory components include a 3-credit introductory class (LACS608) and a 1-credit colloquium (LACS648) spread across three semesters (totaling 3 credits). This colloquium welcomes faculty, students, and guest scholars to explore annual themes related to Latin America and the Caribbean. The remaining 6 core credits involve either research-focused or experiential learning concentrations. The Certificate reinforces LASC's role as a hub for scholarly research, academic conferences, cultural programming, graduate advising, and theoretical-practical engagement with Latin American and Caribbean studies.