Chicano/Latino Studies (Doctoral) at Michigan State University

Programme overview

The Dual Major Doctoral Program in Chicano/Latino Studies prepares scholars, researchers and teachers in the social sciences and humanities to develop expertise in the historical and contemporary experiences of Chicanos and Latinos in their social, cultural, political and economic contexts. It emphasizes global, trans-disciplinary, comparative and applied approaches, covering US communities as well as diaspora links with Latin America and the Caribbean.

Faculty: College of Social Science | Department: Chicano/Latino Studies Program | Duration: Minimum 30 course credits plus at least 24 dissertation credits; must be completed within eight years (coursework usually 2-3 years, dissertation 1-4 years) | Intake: Fall (December 1 priority deadline) | Study mode: full-time | Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

Core courses CLS 810 (Historiography and Social Science methods), CLS 811 (Literary and Cultural Theory), CLS 893E Readings, CLS 894 Fieldwork and CLS 896 Seminar; research methods in the area of specialization; electives from fields such as American studies, anthropology, English, history, art history, music, sociology and Spanish. Students demonstrate advanced proficiency in Spanish, Nahuatl or another Amerindian language and complete comprehensive exams, a dissertation proposal, dissertation and defense.

Career pathways

Scholarly, research and teaching careers in the social sciences and humanities.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's and master's degree from an accredited institution (applicants without a master's may be admitted provisionally with collateral coursework). Application materials: MSU graduate application and fee, current CV, statement of professional goals, writing sample, three letters of reference, official transcripts. The programme page states GRE scores (taken within five years) are required, while its application checklist marks the GRE as not required for 2022. Applications by December 1 for optimal consideration and fellowship/assistantship eligibility; later applications considered for fall as space permits.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall (December 1 priority deadline)

Duration: Minimum 30 course credits plus at least 24 dissertation credits; must be completed within eight year

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/graduate-students

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