Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Advanced Certificate: Fees & Entry Requirements at St. John's University, USA

Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Advanced Certificate

USA

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What will I learn?

The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) offers an interdisciplinary certificate for students who want to learn about the cultures and societies of our neighbors to the south, as well as for those who are considering a career with involvement in the Latin American and Caribbean area. The program welcomes graduate students from a wide range of programs across the University. You will select courses related to Latin America and the Caribbean from offerings in Business, Economics, Education, Government and Politics, Languages and Literatures, History, Law, Management, Marketing, Psychology, Theology, and other disciplines.

Which department am I in?

St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (2 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$23,400.00 (19,74,350) per year
Graduate Technology Fee- 255 (charge per semester)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies

8000 Utopia Parkway,

St. Augustine Hall, Second Floor,

QUEENS,

New York,

11439, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students should have baccalaureate degree from accredited college or university.

Language Requirements

Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not attended a postsecondary institution in which English is the language of instruction must provide TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores for admission.

Applicants who have taken the SAT can have the TOEFL/IELTS requirement waived

Applicants who have attended an American high school abroad or an American university can have the TOEFL/IELTS requirement waived

Applicants from the following countries do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score: American Samoa; Antigua and Barbuda; Australia; Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; Bermuda; Botswana; British Virgin Islands; Canada (except Quebec); Dominica; Eswatini; Gambia; Ghana; Grenada; Grand Cayman; Guyana; Ireland; Jamaica; Kenya; Lesotho; Liberia; Malawi; Mauritius; New Zealand; Nigeria; Papua New Guinea; Sierra Leone; Singapore; South Africa; St. Kitts and Nevis (St. Christopher); St. Lucia; St. Vincent and the Grenadines; Trinidad and Tobago; Turks and Caicos Isle; Uganda; United Kingdom; U.S. Pacific Trust; Zambia; and Zimbabwe. This list is subject to change.

International students are encouraged to submit their application for admission and all required credentials by May 1 for fall semester admission and November 1 for spring semester admission.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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