M.A. Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies at University of South Florida

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary degree in which students study the religious, political, economic, social and cultural processes shaping Latin America, the Caribbean and their diasporas. Graduates are prepared for government, non-governmental organizations, education, business, and human and social services.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies | Duration: 36 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

6 credits of core (Issues and Perspectives in Latin American Studies, Social Theory and Social Thought), 3 credits of methods, 12 credits of specialization, 9 credits of electives with at least 50% focus on Latin America, the Caribbean or Latinos, and 6 credits of thesis or independent literature review. Proof of proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese or another Latin American or Caribbean language is required at graduation.

Career pathways

Leadership roles in government, NGOs, education, business and human and social services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Meet USF university admission and English proficiency requirements. Three letters of recommendation; statement of purpose; resume. GRE not required but suggested for full financial consideration.

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.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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