Description

The Graduate Certificate in Florida Studies is designed for anyone with an interest in Florida’s history, culture or environments. This certificate program consists of a minimum of three courses: one required and two electives. The required course Florida and Regional Studies, which provides important context for regional studies, with an emphasis on Florida. Students may take any two elective courses listed below.

Location/Delivery

Campus

Credit Towards Degree

Should a non-degree seeking student decide to pursue a Master of Liberal Arts degree with concentration in Florida Studies after completing Florida Studies Certificate coursework, up to 12 credit hours may be applied to graduate work.

Time Limit / Average Time to Completion

Time limit is 5 years

Admission Requirements

Must meet University Graduate Admissions and English Proficiency requirements.

Note: Participation in the certificate program does not guarantee admission into a graduate degree program.

Curriculum Requirements

This Certificate Requires a Minimum of 9 Credit Hours

Core Requirements (3 Credit Hours)

• AMS 6026 Florida and Regional Studies Credit Hours: 3

Electives (6 Credit Hours)

• HIS 6939 Seminar in History Credit Hours: 3 (Early Florida History, Modern Forida History)
• GEA 6195 Seminar in Advanced Regional Geography Credit Hours: 3
• LIT 6934 Selected Topics in English Studies Credit Hours: 1-6 (Florida and the Global South)
• GEO 6605 Contemporary Urban Issues Credit Hours: 3
• EVR 6072 Florida Springs Credit Hours: 3
• HIS 5114 Spanish Paleography I Credit Hours: 3
• HIS 5116 Spanish Paleography II Credit Hours: 3

Contact

Contact Information: http://www.grad.usf.edu/cert