MA in Latin American and Latino Studies
Admission Requirements
Applicants are considered on an individual basis. The program will accept and review applications for the fall semester only. Transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work must be submitted. In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Baccalaureate Field No restrictions.
- Grade Point Average At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate study.
- Minimum English Competency Test Score
- TOEFL iBT 80, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21, OR,
- IELTS Academic 6.5, with 6.0 in each of the four subscores, OR,
- PTE-Academic 54, with subscores of Reading 51, Listening 47, Speaking 53, and Writing 56.
- Letters of Recommendation Three letters required, preferably from faculty members in social sciences and humanities.
- Resume/CV A resume or CV is required.
- Personal Statement Required. The statement must address the applicant's professional and academic goals and the candidate’s reasons for applying to a Latin American and Latino Studies graduate program. The statement should have a maximum extension of three double-spaced pages.
Degree Requirements
In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, students must meet the following program requirements:
- Minimum Semester Hours Required 34.
- Coursework
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Interdisciplinary Research Methods in Latin American and Latino Studies | ||
| Urban Field Research in Latino/a Communities | ||
| Latinx and Latin American Critical Thought | ||
| Latinos and Latin America in Transnational Context | ||
| Topics in Latin American and Latino Studies | ||
| Proseminar in Latin American and Latino Studies (2 hours) | ||
| Directed Research | ||
| Electives | ||
8 hours at the 400 or 500 level selected upon consultation with an advisor | ||
- Comprehensive Examination None.
- Other Requirements Students must write an MA paper that is approved by the research director and one faculty reader in order to graduate. Students will have a choice of either writing a policy related research paper or a paper focused on a research question in Latino and Latin American Studies.
Interdepartmental Concentrations
Students earning a graduate degree in this department may complement their courses by enrolling in select concentrations after consulting with their graduate advisor. Interdepartmental concentrations available for this degree include: