If you need more information about either of these certificates, please stop by the International Programs Office (IPO) in 202 Young Hall for further information.

1. Course in World or Western Civilization
2. Introductory course on the European Union (with a grade of "C" or better)
3. 2.75 cumulative GPA
4. 30 semester hours of academic credit

After the student has obtained an application from the International Programs Office (202 Young Hall), and been accepted in the program, he/she can continue to fulfill the remainder of the program through the completion of the following courses:

• Four discipline-specific courses (3 courses must be from different disciplines). Choose from the following disciplines:
  • Business and Economic
  • Humanities and Fine Arts
  • Natural and Health Sciences
  • Social Sciences
• No more than one course at the 1000-2000 level.
• A practicum experience either in the form of an overseas program or professional internship.
• Capstone seminar

If interested, the student can also have a notation of distinction on the certificate for language proficiency or an honors thesis.

1. 30 hours of academic credit at a four-year institution, or 15 hours of academic credit at a two-year institution.
2. Cumulative GPA of 2.80.
3. One 3-hour interdisciplinary course which focuses on Latin America, or a 3-hour course on Latin American culture and civilization, or a CD module-based course on Latin America, or a web-based or GSAMS course on Latin America. In all of the above courses, the student must have earned a grade of C or better.

Following the completion of the introductory course, students must be able to demonstrate oral and written proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, French, Haitian, Creole, or Quechua. This requirement can be fulfilled by any of the following:

1. Six hours of course work at the 3000 level with a grade of C or better. These hours may be taken as part of an approved study abroad program.
2. Demonstration of language proficiency above the intermediate level as defined by ACTFL standards through examination.
3. Successful completion of an oral and written examination evaluated by a qualified University System of Georgia faculty member.

In addition to the language proficiency component, students must also complete 9 hours of coursework beyond the introductory course in disciplines related to Latin America. Six of these hours must come from outside the major. These hours can be earned in the following ways:

1. Any Latin American upper division courses offered in the University System of Georgia.
2. Courses that have a minimum 25% Latin American component.
3. From study abroad or internships.

Note:  All study abroad programs and internships must be approved by the International Programs Coordinator, and require a grade of C or better. No more than one course may be taken at the 1000-2000 level.