Study Hispanic Studies, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate at University of North Carolina - Wilmington in the USA, College of Arts and Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (2 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$21,364.00 per year

Books/Supplies - 822

Start date

August 2026

Venue

Wilmington Campus

601 S. College Road,

Wilmington,

North Carolina,

28403, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants seeking admission to the graduate certificate program must hold a bachelors degree in Spanish from a regionally accredited college or university with an overall 3.00 GPA or its equivalent (determined by a personal interview with the faculty or an officially recognized test procedure, such as an “intermediate high” rating on the ACTFL proficiency scale).

Minimum Score Requirement – TOEFL: 79; IELTS: minimum of 6.5 for acceptance, 7.0 for TA consideration; Duolingo: minimum of 115.

Application deadline: Summer I - April 15; Summer II -May 15; Fall - July 1.

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