The Master of Arts in Latin American Studies with GIS certificate is an interdisciplinary degree characterized by a high degree of flexibility in allowing students to create course of study focused on Latin American and the Caribbean that serves the interests of the student, while allowing students to focus on obtaining specific skills in geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Latin American Studies with GIS Certificate, M.A.
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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.
Students are encouraged to combine course offerings from around the university into a cohesive course of study that allows them to specialize in an area, topic, country, theme, or issue of their choosing and thus to tap into the many resources available at the University of Miami for students with a passion for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Interdisciplinary In Latin American And Caribbean
- Research Design in Latin American Studies
- Introduction to 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
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 24 months
- Credits 30 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
English Language Requirements
You only need to take one of these language tests:
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This programme accepts GRE® scores and has provided a recommended score range.
Recommended Analytical Writing score:
3.5The recommended range represents scores typically accepted at this institution. Scores outside the range may still be considered.
The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. The GRE® General Test contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments.
The University of Miami requires a minimum score of 297 (total of verbal + quantitative) for acceptance into any Graduate School program.
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- Official Transcripts
- Send official Test Scores: Test scores will only be accepted if they are submitted directly from the testing agency
- Complete the School Report
- Letter(s) or Recommendation
- Conduct updates, if applicable
- Special Programs may ask for additional requirements like a portfolio or/and schedule and audition
- If applicable, submit your financial aid documents
- For international students only: Submit official test scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
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1960 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1960 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.
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