Latin American Studies Graduate Program
Study Latin American with a multidisciplinary approach that combines literary, historical, cultural and visual analyses.
Building on the unique interdisciplinary structure of the Bass School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology, the Latin American studies program has an integrated curriculum that connects literary, historical, cultural and visual analyses. Choose either a professional option or a research option, designed to prepare you for doctoral study.
Master of Arts in Latin American Studies
Students pursuing the research option must complete thirty-six semester credit hours of coursework, demonstrate reading proficiency in an approved foreign language, complete an approved internship or study abroad, and successfully complete a capstone project. Normally no more than six semester credit hours of independent study are applicable to the degree plan.
| Program Type | Master’s |
| Format | On Campus – full- and part-time options are available |
| Estimated Time to Complete | 2-3 years |
| Semester Credit Hours | 33 |
Coursework
Coursework: 36 Semester Credit Hours
Major Core Course: 3 semester credit hours
LATS 6300 Introduction to Latin American Studies
Students are expected to complete this course as early as possible in their program.
Prescribed Electives: 15 semester credit hours
Prescribed electives are selected from the following courses:
HIST 6360 Latin American History
HIST 6361 Thought, Culture, and Society in Latin America
HIST 6365 Mexican History
VPAS 6334 Iberian Culture and Music
LIT 6382 Latin American Literature
LIT 6326 Translation Workshop
LIT 6396 Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture
Free Elective Courses: 9 semester credit hours
These three courses may be selected from other courses related to Latin America and/or the students’ area of concentration. Students may take approved courses on Latin America topics in the School of Economic, Political, and Policy Sciences and the School of Interdisciplinary Studies.
Free electives must be approved by the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies.
Professional Option
Students pursuing the professional option in Latin American Studies must complete thirty-six semester credit hours of coursework, including LATS 6300 and 15 semester credit hours of prescribed electives, demonstrate reading proficiency in an approved foreign language, and complete an approved internship or study abroad. They are not required to complete a capstone project and they receive a terminal degree. Normally no more than six semester credit hours of independent study are applicable to the degree plan.
Capstone Project
Having completed thirty semester credit hours of coursework, students must write and present a capstone project on a topic of their choice in Latin American Studies, either a research thesis or final project.
LATS 6399 Capstone Project in Latin American Studies
Internship or Study Abroad
Students will also complete a minimum of 3 semester credit hours in an approved study abroad immersion program or a comparable internship program established in partnership with UT Dallas and businesses and/or non-for-profit agencies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
LATS 6390 Internship in Latin American Studies
Program Highlights
Research Opportunities
Since our school combines the humanities and the arts, many faculty members are engaged in the creation and performance of artistic works in creative writing and the visual and performing arts.
Six centers and institutes affiliated with the Bass School promote interdisciplinary research:
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Our graduate students conduct and present research national and internationally.
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Faculty Mentors
Our faculty members will help you gain the knowledge, skills and support you need for a rewarding career. Meet our faculty.
Contact Information
Pia K. Jakobsson
Graduate Academic Advisor
Phone: 972-883-4706
Email: pia.jakobsson@utdallas.edu
Office: JO 4.128
Graduate Advising
Bass School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology
The University of Texas at Dallas, JO31
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Richardson, TX 75080-3021
Phone: 972-883-4706
Email: ahtgradvising@utdallas.edu
Office of Admission and Enrollment
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MA Application Deadlines
| Fall | March 1 |
| Spring | October 1 |