40 /GENERAL INFORMATION ment; (3) one semester of LAS 6938; (4) a reading knowl- edge of a Latin American language; and (5) a thesis on a Latin American topic. Certificate requirements for nonthesis degree candidates are (1) a Latin American focus within the major department; (2) 9 credits of Latin American courses in two other depart- ments; (3) one semester of LAS 6938; and (4) a reading knowledge of a Latin American language. Advanced Graduate Certificate in Latin American Stud- ies.-The Center offers a Certificate in Latin American Studies for Ph.D. candidates in agriculture, anthropology, business administration, economics, education, food and resource economics, geography, history, political science, sociology, and Spanish. Requirements are (1) a Latin Ameri- can concentration within the major department; (2) 12 credits of Latin American courses in two other departments; (3) one semester of LAS 6938; (4) a reading, writing, and speaking knowledge of one Latin American language and a reading knowledge of another; and (5) a dissertation on a Latin American topic. Graduate Fellowships and Assistantships.-ln addition to University fellowships and assistantships, the Center for Latin American Studies administers financial assistance from outside sources, including Title VI fellowships. Research.-The Center supports several research and training programs that provide research opportunities and financial support for graduate students, especially in the Amazonian, Andean, and Caribbean regions. Library Resources.-The University of Florida libraries contain more than 260,000 volumes of printed works as well as manuscripts, maps, and microforms dealing with Latin America. Approximately 80 percent of the Latin American collection is in Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Holdings representall disciplines and areas of Latin America but are stronrst in the social sciences, history, and litera- ture, and in the Caribbean, circum-Caribbean, and Brazil- ian areas, with increasing strength in the Andean and Southern Cone regions. Other Activities.-The Center sponsors conferences, colloquia, and cultural events; supports publication of scholarly works; provides educational outreach service; and cooperates with other campus units in overseas re- search and training activities. The Center also administers summer programs in Brazil and Mexico. For further information on the Center's programs and activities, please contact the Director of the Center for Latin American Studies, 319 Grinter Hall. The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is a consor- tium of 52 major educational and research institutions in the United States and abroad, created to promote under- standing of tropical environments and their intelligent use by people. The University of Florida is a charter member. Graduate field courses in tropical biology and ecology, agricultural ecology, population biology, and forestry are offered in Costa Rica during the spring and summer terms. Students are selected on a competitive basis from all OTS member institutions. A University of Florida graduate student may register for eight credits in an appropriate departmental course cross- listed with OTS, e.g., BOT 6951 or PCB 6357C. The University of Florida does not require tuition for OTS courses. Registration is on the host campus. However, students on Graduate Assistantships must be registered at the University of Florida as well. Research grants are available through OTS. Further information may be ob- tained from University of Florida representatives to the OTS board of directors, located in 422 Carr Hall and 3028 McCarty Hall. The Center for Tropical Agriculture, within the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, seeks to stimulate inter- est in research and curriculum related to the tropical environment and its development. Research.-International agricultural development as- sistance contracts frequently have research components. The Center assists in the coordination of this research. Minor in Tropical Agriculture.-An interdisciplinary minor in tropical agriculture is available at both the master's and doctoral levels for students majoring in agriculture, forestry, and other fields where knowledge of the tropics is relevant. The minor may include courses treating specific aspects of the tropics such as natural resource management (e.g., soils, water, biodiversity), climate, agricultural pro- duction, and the languages and cultures of those who live in tropical countries. Certificate in Tropical Agriculture (CTA).-A program emphasizing breadth in topics relevant to tropical agricul- ture (with certificate) for graduate students is available through the College of Agriculture. The CTA is designed to prepare students for work in situations requiring knowledge of both the biological and social aspects of tropical agricul- ture. Students entering the program will receive guidance from members of the CTA Steering Committee regarding course work and language preparation appropriate for careers in international agricultural development. The CTA requires a minimum of 12 credit hours. The "typical" certificate program will consistof 12 to 24 credits. These hours may, with approval from supervisory commit- tees, also count toward the M.S. or Ph.D. Students in the CTA program are required to demonstrate proficiency in a language spoken in the tropics. A score on the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) Language Examination of 2.0 or higher, or a comparable score on a similar examination (if taken within two years of admission to the CTA program) will fulfill the language requirement. Otherwise, an internal language examination will be administered sometime dur- ing the CTA program for each individual student. No specific language is required; however Spanish, French, or Portuguese is suggested. While experience in a foreign country is strongly encouraged, it is not a requisite for the CTA. Application brochures are available from the Office of the Dean for Academic Programs (College of Agriculture), 2014 McCarty Hall. OtherActivities.-The Center seeks a broad dissemina- tion of knowledge about tropical agriculture through the sponsoring of conferences, short courses, and seminars featuring leading authorities on the tropics; publication of books, monographs, and proceedings; and through acqui- sition of materials for the library and the data bank. The Certificate in Women in Development (CWID) is a program for graduate students in the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Agriculture. The CWID requires a minimum of 12 credit hours that may also count toward the master's or Ph.D. degree. Students from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to consider the CWID. The Women in Agriculture Program (WIAP) and the Women's Studies Program will advise students concerning appropri- ate courses. Applications procedures are available from the WIAP Cocoordinator, Dr. Peter Heldebrand, 2126 McCarty