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Master
of Arts in Latin American Studies
The
Master of Arts in Latin American Studies is designed for students
who seek to integrate a broad range of disciplinary approaches
to a world region of growing international significance. Upon
graduation, most students pursue advanced degrees in academic
or professional fields; others proceed to careers in the private
sector or in government.
Degree
Requirements
To
receive the Master of Arts in Latin American Studies, a student
must:
1.
Demonstrate foreign language competence in Spanish or Portuguese.
2.
Maintain a 3.0 grade point average in 40 units of course work
(ten courses); 8 of those units must be taken in the Latin American
Studies Core Colloquium: Interdisciplinary Research and Methodology
in Latin American Studies (LATI 200), and Latin American Library
Resources (LATI 210.) All other courses must be taken in at
least three different departments, with no more than 16 units
(four courses) in any one department.
3.
Successfully complete either a comprehensive exam or master’s
thesis.
MA
Concentration Option
UCSD's
Latin American Studies Program is pleased to announce four new
options for students starting in Fall 2003. Students will be
able to choose from four new optional areas and topical concentrations
including:
Application
to a Concentration
In
addition to the general requirements for all candidates applying
for admission to the Master of Arts in Latin American Studies,
applicants to any of the concentrations must submit a statement
explaining their intellectual and career interests in this field.
Current
students in the Latin American Studies M.A. program may apply
to a concentration in the Spring Quarter of their first year
by submitting a written admission request, a statement of purpose
that includes a proposed thesis topic, a plan of courses to
complete the requirements of the concentration, a current UCSD
transcript, and letters of recommendation from two UCSD professors
(at least one of these professors must be affiliated with his
or her area of concentration). Decisions on admission to the
concentration will be made by the Latin American Studies Admissions
Committee.
Please
note:
The
History and Sociology Concentrations are primarily designed
for students who are interested in Latin America and see the
Master's program as an opportunity to receive training for a
subsequent academic career in History or Sociology. Following
graduation, most of these students will apply for admission
to Ph.D. programs in History, Sociology, or related areas of
study. Other students will proceed to private sector or government
careers in which their general knowledge about Latin America
and the specific skills they gain through the concentrations
will be important assets.
The
Gender Studies and International Migration Concentrations are
intended for students who seek interdisciplinary training and
are particularly interested in gender studies or migratory movements
involving Latin American populations. Upon graduation, some
of these students will pursue more advanced degrees in academic
or professional fields. Others will move on to private sector
or government careers in which their general knowledge about
Latin America and background in international migration or gender
issues may be particularly useful.
Time
to Completion
Students
may be able to complete the program in three quarters of full-time
academic work plus one summer session. Completion of the degree
is normally expected within two academic years. Those individuals
needing a) intensive language instruction, b) part-time employment,
or c) extensive field research for the thesis may require longer.
Financial
Support
The
Latin American Studies program offers several opportunities
for financial support. There are two graduate student researcher
positions and various research fellowships available. Once you
are accepted to the program you will also be advised of opportunities
on campus for teaching assistantships in different departments
as they occur.
The
Office of Graduate Studies maintains a Website with information
on available fellowships and scholarships and links to national
sources of information: http://www-ogsr.ucsd.edu/fellowships.html
The
Website also allows the prospective student to apply for admission
to the Latin American Studies Master's program online: http://ogsr.ucsd.edu/admissions/index.htm
UCSD
will no longer be accepting paper applications. We will send
you a paper application only if you do not have web access.
If this is the case, please call (858) 534-6050.
For
detailed assistance regarding financial aid, contact Student
Financial Services at (858) 534-3807 or consult their Website
at http://orpheus-1.ucsd.edu/finaid/
Center
for Iberian and Latin American Studies ©2000
University of California, San Diego
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