Brazilian Studies, Certificate
Pair this Brazilian studies certificate with almost any major to build global competency and intercultural communication skills. Strengthen your employability across international, governmental, nonprofit, education, tourism and business settings.
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Certificate description
Brazilian Studies undergraduate certificate description
The certificate program in Brazilian studies enables you to study important areas and specific issues in Brazilian culture, including popular and urban culture and foundational literature, and gain proficiency in the Portuguese language.
With specialization in either language or culture, the program's language training includes live interactions with native speakers through virtual meetings with Brazilian students or coaches.
Regardless of concentration, you take coursework on topics such as food and culture, democracy, the African diaspora and environmental issues. You develop public-facing capstone projects, such as podcast series and opinion pieces, expanding your skill set to include teamwork, organizational skills and public speaking and writing.
Why earn a Brazilian studies undergraduate certificate at ASU?
ASU's program combines Portuguese language study with interdisciplinary cultural coursework and opportunities to engage directly with native speakers. You can integrate the certificate with nearly any major and benefit from the School of International Cultures' global focus, study abroad opportunities and career-relevant communication experiences. Courses focus on meaningful and authentic communication in both Portuguese and English, as well as on team projects that result in concrete products such as podcast episodes, and the creation of materials to educate general audiences through videos, social media content creation, composing music, creating art installations and creating and sharing annotated Spotify lists, among others.
Courses
This undergraduate certificate includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The certificate requires 18 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the certificate, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The certificate in Brazilian studies requires 18 credit hours, of which 12 credit hours must be upper-division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be completed through The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better may be applied toward the certificate requirements. |
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Course substitutions may be permitted for heritage speakers of Portuguese based on their proficiency level as determined by a Portuguese placement test. The language course substitution for advanced speakers of Spanish language can be satisfied by the two-course POR 320 and POR 321 sequence.
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Choose one two-course sequence for 6-8 credit hours.
6 - 8 credit hours
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Other courses may be used with approval from the faculty coordinator and academic advisor in the School of International Letters and Cultures.
12 credit hours
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C | 12 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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POR 313 and POR 314 may be applied to either Portuguese Language or to Upper-Division Electives, but may not be applied and counted in both categories for this certificate. |
What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Examine the major events and issues of Brazilian history, culture, politics, and religion.
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing in Portuguese at the appropriate levels according to American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines.
Examine the major events and issues of Brazilian history, culture, politics, and religion.Enrollment requirements
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Here are the admission and application details
Paying for college
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Careers this Brazilian studies undergraduate certificate prepares you for
Graduates can become more marketable to employers and advance their career options when they have earned an undergraduate certificate that complements their major program of study.
Those who have completed this certificate in Brazilian studies along with their major often decide to pursue employment in education, political analysis, the military, tourism and hospitality, or marketing.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of International Letters and Cultures
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DH 131
silcadvising@asu.edu
480-965-6281
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
