Ph. D. Minor in LACIS
Students who are candidates for the Ph.D. degree in other departments may obtain a minor in Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies (LACIS) by taking a minimum of 12 credits, including two semesters of seminar, in courses related to Latin America, Spain or Portugal.
A list of courses available for LACISP credit is prepared each semester by the program staff. The credits must be earned in two fields with a minimum of two semester courses (6 credits) in each of the two fields. This work is to be done outside the field of the candidate's doctoral specialization. One course cross-listed with the major may be used for the minor so long as it is not taught by a faculty member from the major department and is not a required course for the major.
The LACIS M.A. may be used as a Ph.D. minor, as long as the degree program meets the minor requirements. The LACIS Ph.D. minor is an "Option A" minor (visit the Graduate School Catalog section on minors then scroll down for more information about minor options). All Ph.D. minor candidates must consult with the Program Director at the time they begin their work for the Ph.D. minor. Minor agreement forms no longer must be filed with and approved by the Graduate School; minors are approved and monitored within the major department. Certification of proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is required.
Contact the LACIS office at 608-262-2811 for information on language certification.
Portuguese 301 may not be counted toward the Ph.D. minor.
