www.citadel.edu/root/mlng-graduate-certificate-hispanic-studies

Dr. Sara Fernandez-Medina, 843-953-5065, fernandezs@citadel.edu
Dr. Silvia Roca-Martinez, 843-953-6811, srocamar@citadel.edu

The Citadel’s Graduate Certificate in Hispanic Studies provides a panoramic approach to understanding the vast Hispanic world at the graduate level. The program is designed for native and non-native speakers of Spanish who wish to increase their knowledge of Hispanic language, culture, society, and literature. The program targets the regional needs of working professionals who wish to enhance their profession and increase employment potential amid the current demographic shifts in the Lowcountry.

The objectives of the programs are to:

• increase communicative and written competence in the Spanish language
• provide in-depth knowledge of the cultural, historic, political, and social milieus of the Spanish-speaking countries
• develop critical and real-world skills necessary for a broader understanding of the issues related to the Spanish-speaking societies of Latin America and Spain
• produce professionals in the field of Hispanic Studies

The program would benefit professionals throughout the community interested in enhancing current expertise or proving foreign language competency required for promotion and/or salary increases. Additional areas where the Graduate Certificate Program in Hispanic Studies would be beneficial include industries such as healthcare, law enforcement, social services, immigration and naturalization, human resources, and civic government.

Admission Requirements

1. Completion of the online graduate application along with the non-refundable application fee.
2. Submission of official transcripts from the undergraduate institution conferring the applicant’s bachelor degree and transcripts from all postgraduate institutions attended. Additional transcripts may be required depending on undergraduate course requirements by program.
3. Submission of letter of intent, no more than two pages, which answers the following questions:
   1. How has your experience/education prepared you for graduate courses in Hispanic Studies?
   2. How will your knowledge, skills, and experiences contribute to this program’s learning community?
   3. What do you hope to gain from this Hispanic Studies graduate certificate program?
4. Submission of the names and contact information for three (3) references familiar with your work.

All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed by the department to receive consideration for admission to this graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until admission has been granted into the program.