Latin American, Caribbean and U.S. Latino Studies Master of Arts Degree Program

Program of Study - Master's Project Option (30 credits, minimum)

  1. Core requirements (15 credits minimum): Lcs 502; 503; 504; 505; and 506.
  2. Supporting courses (9 credits) from either the Transnationalism and Global Flows or Culture, Power and Identity tracks; or courses approved for Individual Track.
  3. Lcs 691 Directed Readings (3 credits)
  4. Lcs 697 Directed Master's Project (3 credits)
  5. Proficiency in either Spanish or Portuguese. The language proficiency requirement can be met in one of two ways: a proficiency exam or obtain a minimum grade of B+ in an upper division Spanish or Portuguese language class.

Program of Study - Comprehensive Exam Option (30 credits, minimum)

  1. Core requirements (15 credits minimum): Lcs 502; 503; 504; 505; and 506.
  2. Supporting courses (9 credits) from either the Transnationalism and Global Flows or Culture, Power and Identity tracks; or courses approved for Individual Track.
  3. Additional supporting course (3 credits) from the alternate track 
  4. Lcs 691 Directed Readings (3 credits)
  5. Satisfactory completion of a comprehensive examination in Latin American, Caribbean and U.S. Latino Studies
  6. Proficiency in either Spanish or Portuguese. The language proficiency requirement can be met in one of two ways: a proficiency exam or obtain a minimum grade of B+ in an upper division Spanish or Portuguese language class.

Supporting Courses in Required Track:

Transnationalism and Global Flows Track

  • Aps 603: The Political Economy of Educational Planning and Development
  • His 573: The United States and Latin America
  • Lcs 508: Latinos and American Political Change
  • Lcs 509: International Migration: Migration and Transnationalism
  • Lcs 510: Workers and Globalization in the Americas
  • Lcs/WSS 551: Gender and Class in Latin American Development
  • Lcs565/Pos547: Latino/as and Inequality in America
  • Lcs 585: Land and labor in Latin America
  • Lcs 592: Transnationalism, Culture, and Power
  • Lcs 696: Selected Topics in LACS

Culture, Power and Identity Track

  • Ant 641: Seminar in Mesoamerican Ethnology
  • His 572: History of Brazil
  • Lcs 507: Three Island Revolutions
  • Lcs 508: Latinos and American Political Change
  • Lcs 512: Tourism, Culture, and Identities
  • Lcs514/Spn531: Literature of the Hispanic Caribbean
  • Lcs 515: Los Latinos en EE.UU: Historia, Cultura, y Literatura
  • Lcs 696: Selected Topics in LACS

Individual Designed Track

In certain cases students may, in consultation with faculty, develop an individually designed track. This option is available only to students who chose the Master's Project.

Please note: This program offers an internship, field experience, study abroad component, or clinical experience in the course listing as an option to fulfill course requirements. Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or to meet licensure requirements for certain professions. If you have concerns about this matter please contact the Dean’s Office of your intended academic program.