Graduate Admissions Office: Master of Arts in Latin American and Caribbean Studies


Master of Arts in Latin American and Caribbean Studies

College of Arts and Sciences Latin American and Caribbean Center Program Director : Dr. Astrid Arraras Department’s Phone Number : (305) 348-6428 Department’s FAX Number : (305) 348-3593 For More Information, go to Program's web site College of Arts and Sciences web site << Go Back		Brief Description of the Program: The Master of Arts in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (MALACS) is a multidisciplinary program that requires students to concentrate half their courses in one disciplinary or topical area. The program's objective is to prepare graduates for careers as analysts for the public and private sectors. Many graduates also continue on to doctoral-level studies in several academic disciplines. While the program is strongest in the social sciences, opportunities are available for students to also concentrate their study in the areas of cultural studies, environmental studies, history, international business, and modern languages. Full-time students can expect to complete the program in 12-24 months. The program stresses a close faculty-student advising relationship and includes the participation of visiting scholars from Latin America, the Caribbean, and other regions.
MALACS is administered by the FIU Latin American and Caribbean Center (LACC), one of the largest area and language studies centers in the US that specializes in the region.
Application Requirements: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution for higher education, or equivalent. A grade-point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for the last two years of undergraduate study and for any post- baccalaureate study. A combined verbal and quantitative score of at least 1000 on the GRE. A statement of purpose consistent with the goals of the program. Three letters of recommendation. Application for LACC or FLAS M.A. assistantship or fellowship support (if applicable). Approval by the program admissions committee. Note: The above admission requirements are minimums and not all students meeting them are assured admission. Students with either a grade-point average or GRE score below the above minimums may still apply and request a waiver of those scores. The student must provide an explanation of why the waiver should be approved. Additional Requirements for International Students: For foreign applicants whose native language is not English, a TOEFL score of at least 550 is required.