Graduate Certificate in Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
A graduate certificate in Latin American, Caribbean, & Latino Studies is ideal for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of the region's cultures, histories, and languages, preparing for careers in international development, cultural advocacy, or global business. This program is also valuable for educators, policy analysts, and community leaders working with Latino populations or addressing issues related to social justice, migration, and multicultural engagement.
Program Overview
Graduate Students at the University of Kentucky have the opportunity to earn a Graduate Certificate in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino/a Studies. This Certificate is directed primarily at graduate students whose intended academic and/or professional careers in research, teaching, and public or private sectors incorporate a focus on the geographical and cultural region of Latin America, the Caribbean, and the populations of Latin American and Caribbean descent living in the United States, Europe, and other parts of the world. It provides graduate students with the skills and knowledge to connect Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino topics to their research agendas. It is pursued concurrently with, the regular M.A and Ph.D. degree programs of participating departments.
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What You'll Learn
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
Admission Requirements
Please view the Graduate School's Admission Requirements. If there are Program Specific Requirements listed below, those will also apply.
Application Requirements
Please view the application requirements for the Graduate School. If there are Program Specific Requirements listed below, those will also apply.
Application Deadlines
Domestic
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Fall
- 07/25/2025
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Spring
- 12/12/2025
International
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Fall
- 04/15/2025
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Spring
- 09/15/2025
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