The Latinx Studies Certificate Program is designed for students who have an interest in Latinx* Studies, regardless of major or college affiliation. It utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to examining the experiences, cultures and social conditions of Latinx peoples within the so-called United States.
The program is open to any UWM undergraduate who has completed at least 45 credits and to those who previously received a bachelor’s degree from UWM or any other accredited college or university. For more information, please contact the program coordinator, alida cardós whaley (alida@uwm.edu).
Listed below are the requirements for the Certificate in Latinx Studies. You are strongly advised to consult both the Latinx Studies advisor and your L&S advisor to ensure you stay on track towards a degree. Read more about the degree requirements on the L&S Degree Requirements web pages.
* “Latinx” (La-teen-ex) is an inclusive term used to embrace all gendered and non-gendered identities of peoples with Latin American ancestry. “Latinx” specifically refuses to further silence and erase trans (non-binary and binary), gender non-conforming, non-binary, and genderqueer people.
Requirements
To obtain the certificate, students must complete 21 credits in approved Latino courses, including 12 credits at the 300 level and above, with a minimum grade point average of 2.500. Students must select courses from at least three curricular areas, including LATINO 101. No more than 12 credits in a single curricular area may count toward the certificate, and a maximum of 3 credits of independent study may be applied to the 21 credit requirement. At least 12 credits for the certificate must be completed in residence at UWM, with at least 9 of the residence credits at the 300 level and above. For additional program information, contact the Latino Studies Coordinator.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| LATINO 101 | Introduction to Latino Studies | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 18 credits from the following: 1 | 18 | |
| Archaeology of the American Southwest | ||
| History and Politics of Second Language Education | ||
| Using Children's Literature to Explore Latin Am/Latino Cultural Heritage | ||
| Educational Issues in Spanish Speaking Communities | ||
| The Chicano Experience | ||
| Education and Hispanics | ||
| Introduction to U.S. Latino/a Literature: | ||
| World Cinema: (Latina and Latin American Women Directors) | ||
| Survey of U.S. Latino/a Literature 2 | ||
| Theories of Digital Culture: (Latino and Latin American Popular Culture) | ||
| Studies in U.S. Latino/a Literature: | ||
| Selected Topics in Ethnic Studies: (Women as Migrant Workers) | ||
| Historical Roots of Contemporary Issues: (U.S.-Mexico Borderlands) | ||
| The History of Latinos in the United States | ||
| Topics in Global History: (History of Media: Latin American and U.S. Latino Worlds) | ||
| Special Topics in Latin American, Caribbean, and U.S. Latinx Studies: | ||
| Advanced Topics in Latin American, Caribbean, and U.S. Latinx Studies: | ||
| Theatre in the Americas: Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Theatre | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Special Topics in U.S. Latino Studies: | ||
| Advanced Topics in U.S. Latino Studies: (subtitle) | ||
| Latino Politics | ||
| Advanced Independent Study | ||
| Perspectives on Latino Communities | ||
| Advanced Speaking and Listening for Heritage Speakers | ||
| Introduction to Latino Literature in English 2 | ||
| Total Credits | 21 | |
| 1 | Must include 12 credits numbered 300 and above. (Consult the Certificate coordinator for approval to count additional appropriate courses not listed below.) |
| 2 | Only one of ENGLISH 374 and SPANISH 371 may count toward the minimum 21 credits required for the certificate. |