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Certificate in Hispanic Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

The Hispanic Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is a Full Time Certificate program offered at the university's main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. The program is delivered hybrid in English and can be completed in 1 year. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 23, 2027.

About Certificate in Hispanic Studies

Complement Your Degree with an Additional Credential

The graduate program in Hispanic studies is an 18-hour program that will prepare you for a variety of careers in the community.

Spanish-speaking skills are highly sought in education and community organizations, and the program meets the requirements of SACS to teach at the community college, four-year college and university levels.

Prepare for cross-cultural professions

Function at a high level of linguistic proficiency in Spanish

To prepare to teach Spanish at the community college, four-year college or university level

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Hispanic Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Entry Requirements

Completed online application.
- Fall Deadline: April 1
- Spring Deadline: October 15
Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).
Official high school (secondary school) transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified).
Translated transcripts from institutions attended beyond secondary school.
- If the applicant wishes to receive academic credit, these transcripts (unless from a U.S. institution) must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation service. The applicant must choose a company that belongs to the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES).
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or Pearson Test of English score unless:
- English is applicant's native language.
- Applicant has completed 2 college-level courses in English composition at a U.S. college or university with a grade of B or higher.
- A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ESL program.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career Opportunities after Completing Certificate in Hispanic Studies

Alumni find meaningful employment in:

Become a K-12 Spanish teacher, community college instructor or university professor.

Spanish-language skills are valuable in medical professions.

Spanish speakers work as interpreters and translators in the U.S. and abroad.

Work in student affairs at a university, meeting the needs of prospective and current Latinx students.

Spanish-speaking skills are important to a variety of community nonprofits.

Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Hispanic Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Application Fee 80

How to Apply for Certificate in Hispanic Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Common Application: Application option 1 for future first-year students.

UNCW Application: Application option 3 for future first-year students and students enrolling in an online accelerated program such as RN to BSN or RRT to BSRT.

Certificate in Hispanic Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen