Program Overview
The Latin American Studies & Public Administration MPA at San Diego State University 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 Studies & Public Administration MPA 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: San Diego, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Latin American Studies & Public Administration MPA programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Complete a core of eight seminars, 6 from Public Administration and 2 from LAS (24 units);
- Complete one methods course in Public Administration, either PA 605 or PA 606 (3 units);
- Complete three courses from one theme listed below (9 units): City Planning, Criminal Justice Administration, Public Personnel and Labor Relations, or General Public Administration;
- Complete five courses from at least two departments in LAS (15 units);
- Students must complete PA 799A or LATAM 799A or PA 797 or LATAM 797 (3 units). The thesis (PA 799A or LATAM 799A) must treat a Latin American related topic in public administration and will be supervised by at least one Public Administration faculty and at least one member of the Latin American Studies faculty. A culminating research experience (PA 797 or LATAM 797) must incorporate field research or an internship, and must result in a project that is approved by the graduate advisers in both programs.
- An internship of 12 units (one semester) beyond the coursework is required of students who have not had equivalent experience. Students should consult with the Public Administration graduate adviser before enrolling.
- Students must pass the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Language (ACTFL) oral proficiency examination in either Spanish or Portuguese with a score of 2.0 or above.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
1. Transcripts: Send official transcripts (in sealed envelopes) issued within the last year from all U.S. postsecondary institutions attended.
Do not send transcripts before submitting the CSUMentor application as this may result in processing delays.
If you previously attended SDSU, you need only submit transcripts for work completed since last attendance. If you are a current SDSU student you are not required to submit an SDSU transcript.
2. International documents: If you have international coursework, you must have your school send us one official original-language record of all academic coursework and proof of degree. For each document you must also send a certified literal English translation, which can come directly from the school itself or from a professional, certified translator. The translation must contain all information shown on the original-language documents. For details on which documents are required, visit the Requirements by Country page.
3. Test scores: Submit official scores to SDSU
4. English Language Proficiency (for international students only): All graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose native language is not English and whose preparatory education was principally in a language other than English must demonstrate competence in English.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2015-01-18
About San Diego State University
San Diego State University
San Diego, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months