Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies at Duke University

Duke University

United States of America, Durham

University Rank:#62

The Latin American and Caribbean Studies at Duke University is a Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Durham , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year 6 months to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on January 10, 2027.

About Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies

The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies involves faculty and students from the arts and sciences disciplines as well as the professional schools. We offer a Latin American and Caribbean Studies Certificate open to students in all A.M. and Ph.D. programs. Certificate requirements include: six courses related to Latin America and/or the Caribbean; language proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, French, or less commonly taught regional languages; and an approved thesis/dissertation focused on Latin America or the Caribbean. The Center provides support for conference travel, summer research, and graduate student initiatives such as a speakers series and conferences. The Center is part of the Consortium in Latin American and Caribbean Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University, which provides opportunities for collaboration between the faculty and students of the two institutions. Consortium activities include: interdisciplinary working groups, a summer Yucatec Maya program, an annual film festival, a speakers series, conferences, and publication opportunities. As a National Resource Center for Latin American Studies, the Consortium provides funding for summer and academic year Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies at Duke University

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 90

English Program Requirements

If your first language is not English, you must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, or the Duolingo English Test.

Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies at Duke University

Application Fee 95

Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies at Duke University

Duke University

United States of America, Durham