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Latin American and Caribbean Studies

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Tuition USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Lawrence, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Latin American and Caribbean Studies at University of Kansas is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Latin American and Caribbean Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Lawrence, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Latin American and Caribbean Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Slavery in the New World\t3
  2. Topics in Archaeology: _____ (taught by Hoopes)\t3
  3. Topics in Sociocultural Anthropology: _____ (taught by Metz)\t3
  4. Ancient American Civilizations: Mesoamerica\t3
  5. The Ancient Maya\t3
  6. Ancient American Civilizations: The Central Andes\t3
  7. Seminar in Latin American Archaeology:_____\t3
  8. Seminar in Cultural Anthropology: _____ (taught by Dean, Gibson, Metz)\t3-9
  9. Topics in Ethnology: _____ (taught by Dean or Metz)\t3
  10. Economic Development of Latin America\t3
  11. Studies in: _____\t3
  12. Graduate Seminar in: _____\t1-3
  13. Topics in Cultural Geography: _____ (taught by Brown or Herlihy)\t1-3
  14. Geography of Latin America\t3
  15. Middle American Geography\t3
  16. Geography of Brazil\t3
  17. Topics in Cultural Geography: _____ (taught by Brown or Herlihy)\t1-3
  18. Latin American Regions: _____

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

An applicant seeking to pursue graduate study in the College may be admitted as either a degree-seeking or non-degree seeking student. Policies and procedures of Graduate Studies govern the process of Graduate admission. These may be found in the\xc2\xa0Graduate Studies\xc2\xa0section of the online catalog.

Please consult the\xc2\xa0Departments & Programs\xc2\xa0section of the online catalog for information regarding program-specific admissions criteria and requirements. Special admissions requirements pertain to Interdisciplinary Studies degrees, which may be found in the Graduate Studies section of the online catalog.

Graduate Admission

Admission requires a B.A., preferably in one of the social sciences or humanities, and language proficiency in either Spanish or Portuguese as demonstrated by completion of a fourth-semester course or the equivalent. The Graduate Record Examination is required for U.S. citizens.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Kansas directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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Application Information
  • Start Date 2018-08-20
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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