1. Rutgers University Newark
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  3. Bachelors
  4. BA Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies

BA Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Rutgers University Newark

Program Overview

Portuguese & Lusophone World Studies (PLWS) offers both an undergraduate major and a minor. The PLWS major is an interdisciplinary degree program that includes courses in Portuguese language at all levels and Portuguese, Brazilian, and Lusophone African literature, culture, and history, while taking full advantage of Rutgers Newark s proximity to the Portuguese-speaking community of Newark's Ironbound neighborhood.

Program Key Stats

$30026 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

The Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) is required for all current high school seniors, GED Results, Test scores: SAT, ACT, IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550+ on the paper and pencil test or 79+ on the internet-based test, Letters of Recommendation, Essay, Financial Documentation Necessary for the I-20, International Student Adviser's Report ,

Career Options

  • Public policy
  • Social service
  • Political work
  • Education
  • Historic preservation
  • Art conservation
  • Governmental work
  • Urban planning/development
  • Community leadership

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