Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Latin American Studies, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate interdisciplinary knowledge of Latin America's history, politics, society, culture, and environment, drawing connections across disciplines to analyze regional issues.

2. Apply advanced disciplinary expertise within a chosen field of specialization (humanities, environment and health, or social sciences) to a focused area of inquiry.

3. Communicate effectively in a relevant language of the region (such as Spanish, Portuguese, Quechua, Nahuatl, or Haitian Creole) at an advanced level, enabling engagement with primary sources and communities.

4. Conduct independent research by designing and completing a capstone or thesis project that culminates in a substantial written work, under the guidance of a faculty advisor.

5. Learn about diverse research methods, systems, and tools to investigate and present findings on Latin American topics.

6. Critically evaluate scholarship and sources on Latin America, synthesizing diverse perspectives to construct well-supported arguments.

7. Prepare for professional or academic pathways by developing the analytical, linguistic, and methodological skills relevant to careers in higher education, government, business, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations, among others, or to doctoral study.