Master of Arts in Latin American Studies
The Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (LAS-MA) aims to advance dialogue on pressing issues by drawing on the richness of the Americas’ linguistic, cultural and artistic expression.
You’ll be prepared as a globally conscious leader and innovator, capable of fostering the common good in varied national contexts throughout the hemisphere.
Quick facts
Deadlines
Spring 2026 term
Final deadline: November 1, 2025
Fall 2026 term
Fee waiver deadline: December 1, 2025
Priority deadline: January 15, 2026 – scholarship consideration
Final deadline: April 1, 2026
Contact
Program duration
- 2 years, full-time
- Part-time study option
- Accelerated study option
Credits
36 credit hours
Average cohort size
18 students
Who should apply?
If you want to pursue a career in government, business or international organizations both domestic and abroad, the Master of Arts of Latin American Studies will help you get there. By concentrating your studies, enhancing your research skills and strengthening a regional or issue focus, you’ll complete the program empowered to join the hemisphere’s next generation of leaders, scholars and innovators.
Curriculum
The Master of Arts in Latin American Studies is a rigorous, interdisciplinary graduate program. You can choose between a coursework and capstone option or a coursework and thesis option– both are 36 credits. You will expand your focus by selecting from one of our concentrations: Governance and New Leaderships, Development and Political Economy or History, Culture, and Society. In addition to courses in your chosen concentration, the curriculum includes four core courses, a research methods course, an elective course and a capstone course.
Career paths
The Master of Arts in Latin American Studies prepares you for careers in government, business and international affairs in the U.S. and abroad, and for advanced studies. Our graduates blend theory and practice to work in organizations across sectors, focused on fostering the common good in varied national contexts and throughout the hemisphere.
“Through studying at the Center for Latin American Studies, I gained the foundational knowledge that has helped me to understand the diverse and intersecting forms of inequality present in Latin America and the Caribbean.”
“Studying with experts in the field, as well as spending several months in the region, solidified my interest in this topic and gave me the helpful background I needed to pursue a fulfilling career.”
“During my three years as a part-time student, not only did I obtain a good understanding of Latin America’s history and political economy, but I was also able to delve deeper into issues of forced displacement and human rights.”
“The program allowed me to combine my passions for research and writing, international relations and social issues, leading me to international development.”
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Faculty highlights
Our faculty are dedicated to the cross-disciplinary study of Latin America’s diverse cultures, histories and political and economic processes. They bring extensive knowledge and experience to the classroom, enhancing your academic experience.
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Diana KapiszewskiAssociate Professor | Director of the Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS)
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Molly BorowitzAssistant Professor, Transatlantic Early Modern Literature and Cultural Studies
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Nicolas CampisiAssistant Professor
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