Latin American Studies (MA)

专业详情

The Master of Arts in Latin American Studies is an interdisciplinary program. The curriculum consists of a core set of courses surveying the history, politics, society, ecology, and culture of the Latin American region; advanced language training; and in-depth course work. In consultation with a faculty adviser, students select a course of study suited to their individual interests.

Program Learning Outcomes

The purpose of the master’s program is to further develop knowledge and skills in Latin American Studies and to prepare students for a professional career or doctoral studies.

Students with little prior coursework on Latin America will benefit most from our interdisciplinary curriculum consisting of a core set of courses surveying the history, politics, culture and society, and environment and ecology of the region, along with advanced language training, in-depth courses. Stanford M.A. in Latin American Studies students receive basic training in systems and tools such visualization, big data analysis, and GIS in order to be current and more effective in their career of choice.

Prior graduates of the Latin American Studies master’s degree program have gone into higher education, business and the private sector, government, and non-governmental organizations.

In consultation with a faculty advisor, students select a course of study suited to their individual interests.