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Certificate in Social Sciences and Human Rights in LATAM - Study Abroad Program
DURATION
12 Weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 270 / per course *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* tuition for 1 credit
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About: The Certificate in Social Sciences and Human Rights in LATAM offers a unique study abroad experience focused on social sciences and human rights issues in Latin America. This program allows you to gain an understanding of the complexities surrounding human rights in the region, through both theoretical perspectives and practical engagements.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths in non-profit sectors, governmental organizations, human rights advocacy, and social research. Potential roles include human rights officer, social policy analyst, and community outreach coordinator.
Introduction
Overview
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Language: English
- Terms: Fall, Spring,
- Credit: 12
The role of Latin American governments and social movements has had an essential contribution to the idea and practice of international human rights. Creating awareness about social issues in the region is one of the best ways to guarantee positive future development of activism, and governance.
Choose 4 of the following courses for a Certificate in Social Sciences and Human Rights in LATAM:
- Costa Rican Tradition: Peace and Democracy
- Human Rights in Latin America
- LGBTQ Diversity and Sexual Identity in Latin America.
- Creative Conflict Resolution: a multicultural, gender perspective
- Cultural Psychology
- Intercultural Communication & competence
- Contemporary Latin American History
- Costa Rica Colloquium: History and Culture
- Gender and Sustainability
* If a student comes during a Term that has Easter week the program is a week-long and will have to pay an extra week for their homestay.
** Optional Spanish Learning course added to cost (deduct $865 if not chosen)