Overview

Enroll in the Master of Arts in Latin American Studies and Public Health dual degree program at the The University of New Mexico. A primary focus is placed on New Mexico, the Southwest, the United States/Mexico border region, and regions south of the border. The program brings into focus and reminds us that the very things that divide us are also what bring us together.

Key Features

Choose this dual degree if you:

Are interested in the health and welfare of Latin American and Latinx populations in the United States;
Have personal, professional and academic ties to the region;
Value diversity, self-reflection and critical analysis.

Programme Structure

In this dual degree program, you’ll develop expertise to:

Improve the health of Latin American populations and Latinx populations in the United States;
Apply Public Health approaches to New Mexico, the Southwest, the United States/Mexico border region, and regions south of the border;
Communicate in local languages, cultures, and societies to work effectively either in Latin America, or with Latinx populations;
Critically analyze public health problems that are unique to these populations.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-20 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Public Health American and Australasian studies View 136 other Masters in American and Australasian studies in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

One official transcript from each academic institution you have attended, including UNM.
A statement of purpose and objectives.
A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.
Three formal letters of recommendation submitted by an educational and/or professional contact who knows you and your experiences.
Test scores from either the GRE, MCAT or GMAT.

Tuition Fee

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International

29715 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29715 USD per year during 24 months.
National

29715 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29715 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

10800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10800 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Albuquerque

870 - 1360 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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