The Department of Latin American and Latino Studies offers work leading to the Master of Arts in Latin American and Latino Studies. The mission of the Master of Arts in Latin American and Latino Studies is to offer an interdisciplinary perspective to the study of both contemporary Latin American societies and of historical minorities and immigrants of Latin American descent living in the United States.  It encourages an approach that ranges across the social sciences, humanities, literature and the arts, cultural studies, and history. The M.A. will train students to reflect on and engage with social issues of contemporary importance in the study of Latin American and Latino populations such as globalization, colonialism, postcolonialism, transnationalism, immigration, development, and equality as well as questions related to identity and membership, including race, culture, nationality, and gender.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum Level of Education Required: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
• Min GPA: 77.0% Convert grades
• English Proficiency Requirements:
  For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 80 (Min Listening: 17.0, Min Reading: 19.0, Min Speaking: 20.0, Min Writing: 21.0)

  • Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Listening: 6.0, Min Reading: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0)

  • Min PTE overall: 54 (Min Listening: 47, Min Reading: 51, Min Speaking: 53, Min Writing: 56)

  This program does NOT offer conditional admission
• Other test requirements: GRE Test required
  • Min GRE requirement: ()

Other fees:

• Health Insurance Fee: $1,140 per year
• Student Fees: $2,038 per year

* Note: Additional fees may apply
** All fees are subject to change without notice