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Overview
Key facts
The GIS option allows students to work towards a graduate certificate in GIS through the department of Geographic and Regional Studies while working towards their Master of Arts in Latin American Studies.
Study in Miami at Miami
The Latin American Studies with GIS Certificate program is comprised of a major, a minor, the Fellows in Latin American Studies (FILAS) dual degree (BA/MA) honors program, and several Master of Arts degrees. Combined, these academic tracks give students unparalleled exposure and expertise in the history, cultures, languages, economics, politics, and societies of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Over two hundred members of the University of Miami's faculty across numerous colleges and schools work in or on Latin America and the Caribbean in every imaginable field of academic and policy inquiry, from the Fine Arts to Marine Science. This faculty brings incredible depth and breadth to the program and its students.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Interdisciplinary In Latin American And Caribbean
- Research Design in Latin American Studies
- GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for graduate students
- Advanced Environmental Remote Sensing
- Debates On Current Issues In Latin American And Caribbean Studies.
- Directed Readings in Latin America and Caribbean
- Intermediate GIS
- Pre-candidacy thesis credits
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Languages Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 806 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- An $85.00 non-refundable application fee is paid online upon submission of the application.
- The statement of purpose is the most important element of your application packet.
- Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their CV/resume
- Three letters of recommendation must be provided.
- You must provided official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended.
- A minimum overall undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- You will be asked to provide a copy of your passport.
- International students are required to submit a copy of all the diplomas or certificates earned.
- You will be required to provide a copy of your bank statement for the last six months.
Tuition Fee
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International
41580 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20790 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
41580 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20790 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Miami
1508 - 2603 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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