What will I learn?
The Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (LAS) prepares students for work in the private sector, government, policy and research think tanks, non-governmental organizations, international institutions, and education. It is a versatile and rigorous one-year program that provides students with an interdisciplinary understanding of the regional context, languages, dynamics, and issues in Latin America today.Join a rich cultural exchange and receive a highly specialized graduate education by applying to the Master of Arts (MA) in Latin American Studies (LAS) program at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies.The master’s in Latin American studies takes an interdisciplinary approach and equips you with in-demand historical, cultural, and sociopolitical expertise and advanced language skills. Additionally, depending on your needs, you can pursue your degree at a full-time or part-time pace. Full-time study allows you to earn your MA in one year, while part-time enrollment offers a more flexible schedule so that you can work while in the program.The MA in Latin American Studies program equips you with expertise and versatile competencies that support your career growth and prepare you to excel. Upon graduating from the master’s program, you can demonstrate:Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and oral comprehension of Spanish and/or Portuguese or another regional language.Advanced knowledge of Latin America (history, literature, politics, economics, culture, and social involvements) with an inter-American and global perspective.
