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Overview
The Master of Arts in Latin American and Caribbean Studies from Florida International University is particularly valuable to those students whose research and professional interests cannot be accommodated within a single discipline. The program stresses a close faculty-student advising relationship.
MALACS students study the religious, political, economic, social and cultural processes shaping Latin America and the Caribbean and emerge from the program with the expertise required to become leaders in a variety of fields, including education, government, non-government, business, and human and social services, among others. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, comparative politics, comparative sociology, Cuban studies, cultural studies, economics, environmental studies, foreign policy and security studies, Haitian studies, Hispanic literature, history, international business, international development, international relations, and modern languages.
Careers
- Alumni are employed in a variety of public and private industries in the U.S. and abroad. They currently serve as research directors, teachers, NGO administrators, diplomatic representatives, policy-makers, and small business owners. Many alumni of the program have also gone on to pursue PhDs and many have excelled in careers in higher education.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean
- Latin American and Caribbean Research Seminar
- Research Methods
- Thesis
- Internship in Latin American and Caribbean Studies
- Directed Research in Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 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 American Studies View 756 other Masters in Languages in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
GMAT Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution for higher education (or equivalent)
- Official transcripts from any institutions of higher education attended
- Grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work or post-baccalaureate study
- Scores from GRE or equivalent on the GMAT, EXADEP or LSAT
- Three letters of recommendation, two of which should be from previous professors
- Statement of purpose consistent with the goals of the program; explain why you are interested in attending FIU’s MALACS Program
- One academic writing sample that is no longer than 30 pages in length
Tuition Fee
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International
18030 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9015 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
18030 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9015 USD per semester during 24 months. -
In-State
8202 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4101 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for West Miami
900 - 1400 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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