Master of Arts in Latin American Studies

The master of arts in Latin American studies is designed for students who seek to integrate a broad range of disciplinary approaches to a world region of growing international significance. Upon graduation, most students pursue additional advanced degrees in academic or professional fields; others proceed to careers in the private sector, in international organizations, or in government.

To qualify for admission, students must have a BA with a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale for the final two years of undergraduate study plus satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination.

Program Strengths:

• Students have the option to choose their own focus of study or choose a specialized area of concentration
• Five concentration options give students the opportunity to pursue specialized academic study
• Small cohort of graduate students maximizes access to faculty and campus resources
• Location near the border, facilitates study of U.S.-Mexican issues
• Over 90 leading faculty members with expertise in Latin America

• The M.A. program in Latin American Studies is distinctive because the majority of its graduate students travel abroad to conduct their research.