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Overview
Students in the Latin American Studies at The University of Arizona select a primary field of concentration and complete 12 graduate units in this field including at least one research seminar."The fields of study available for areas of primary concentration include the thematic areas of Borders of the Americas, Environment and Development, History and Culture, and Power and Inequality, as well as regional studies focusing on Mexico, Central America or Brazil.
Education
Disciplinary areas available for primary areas of concentration are Anthropology, Geography and Regional Development, History, and Latin American Literature (Spanish and Portuguese).
Students also choose a secondary area of concentration, requiring nine graduate units."The secondary area can have a thematic or regional focus or can be selected from one of the disciplinary areas listed above in addition to Art History, Journalism, Language, Reading and Culture, Political Science, and Women's Studies.
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Major Description- Latin American Studies hosts an outstanding interdisciplinary faculty with particular regional strengths in Mexico, Central America and Brazil, and in thematic areas focusing on Borders of the Americas and Immigration, Environment and Development, History and Culture, and Power and Inequality.
- The program is administered by the Center for Latin American Studies, which coordinates a broad range of instructional, research and outreach activities relating to Latin America.
- The Center offers Dual Degree programs with Law (J.D.), Public Administration (M.P.A.), Public Health (M.P.H.) and Journalism (M.A.).
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 60
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
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GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 60
TOEFL® IBT 79
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 2 letters of recommendation (submit through online application)
- 1 Statement of purpose (Two pages; submit through online application)
- 1 Resume or curriculum vitae (submit through online application)
- Transcripts: mail Official Transcripts directly to the center
- For more detailed information please refer to Language Requirements and Admission Requirements described above
- If you have a special case or need, please don't hesitate to contact the Graduate Program Coordinator or the Director of Graduate Studies.
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34000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 34000 USD per year during 12 months. -
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34000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 34000 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
14000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14000 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Tucson
830 - 1140 USD /month
Living costs
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Funding
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