Latino Studies
Offered at IU Indianapolis by School of Liberal Arts.
About
The Certificate in Latino Studies is designed for all students interested in the study of Latino history, culture, and the current role of the Latino community and its contributions in the United States; students whose main focus is on different cultures and minority studies; and those interested in more than one discipline or program, including anthropology, American studies, communication studies, geography, health, history, international studies, philanthropic studies, political science, public and environmental affairs, Spanish, social work, and sociology.
This 18-credit program is intended to provide students with an intermediate-to-advanced level of knowledge in Latino issues, including the history, culture, economic, and political development of this population. As part of the certificate and extending beyond it, students will connect this knowledge and appreciation for other cultures with additional disciplines, thus helping them prepare for success in a globalized world.
A certificate in Latino studies will better equip students for a career in one or more of the following: administration, government, public policy, politics, journalism, law, education, diplomacy, business, local and government service agencies, nongovernmental and nonprofit organizations, community organizations, national and international corporations, and language- and culture-related organizations.