New specializations

The three new specializations “Social Research Methods and Techniques","Childhood and Youth" and "Care policies with a gender perspective"are a joint academic proposal of the University of Manizales, the Latin American Council of Social Sciences (CLACSO) and the International Center for Education and Human Development (CINDE), through its Center for Advanced Studies in Childhood and Youth (CEANJ).

They have an official degree with qualified registration issued by the Ministry of National Education of Colombia.


Specialization in Social Research Methods and Techniques

Online format | Starts in March 2026 | Duration: 1 year
Course start date: March 2, 2026

General coordination: Juan Ignacio Piovani (National University of La Plata / CONICET, Argentina) and Alberto Riella (University of the Republic, Uruguay).


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Specialization in Childhood and Youth

Online format | Starts in March 2026 | Duration: 1 year
Course start date: March 2, 2026

General coordination: Sara Victoria Alvarado (UManizales and CINDE/CEANJ) and Pablo Vommaro (CLACSO)


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Specialization in Care Policies with a Gender Perspective

Online format | Starts in March 2026 | Duration: 1 year
Course start date: March 2, 2026

General coordination: Karina Batthyány / Academic coordination: Valentina Perrotta


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