The duration of this block field training will be negotiated among the adviser, student, and the host organization. An emphasis within the master's paper on a direct investigation of an issue in the area of international maternal and child health. Opportunities Informal instruction enriches the formal course curriculum in the department. Participation in the informal international opportunities is voluntary. Furthermore, participation in either the informal opportunities or the international MCH courses is open to all MCH students, not just those concentrating in international health.
Multilingual ability is essential for successful field work.
Although The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill does not grant an interdisciplinary postgraduate degree in Latin American Studies, graduate students seeking to document their area of expertise are encouraged to earn a Certificate in Latin American Studies in conjunction with any advanced degree in any University graduate program. Requirements for the Certificate A minimum of two semesters of residence at UNC-Chapel Hill. Language competence in Spanish or Portuguese. For non-native speakers, a Certification of Completion of Foreign Language Requirement must be authorized by a member of the faculty of the Department of Romance Languages. Four graduate courses on Latin American topics.