A leader in its field, the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA) has an international reputation for providing the interdisciplinary training necessary to understand international issues and policy in a complex global environment. Our expertise includes: conflict resolution and security, terrorism and intelligence, international trade and finance, international governance and development. NPSIA is the only Canadian full member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs, which is committed to preparing students for the global workplace of the 21st century.
Program Information
Degree: Master of Arts
Length: 1 – 2 years
Entry Terms: Fall
Fall Application Deadline: January 31
Contact: Professor Jean Daudelin
Experiential Learning: Internships, Co-op
Pathway Options: Thesis, Research Essay, Coursework
M.A. International Affairs
with Specialization in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (5.0 credits)
Requirements – Thesis pathway (5.0 credits) |
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| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
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LACS 5000 [0.5]
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Interdisciplinary Approaches to Latin American and Caribbean Studies | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
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LACS 5800 [0.0]
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Scholarly Preparation in Latin American and Caribbean Studies | |
| 3. 1.5 credits in: | 1.5 | |
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INAF 5011 [0.25]
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Policy Process and International Affairs | |
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INAF 5012 [0.25]
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Law and International Affairs | |
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INAF 5015 [0.5]
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Research Design and Methods for International Affairs | |
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INAF 5016 [0.5]
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Statistical Analysis for International Affairs | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in ECON, successfully completed by the end of the second term, from (See Note 1, below): | 0.5 | |
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INAF 5009 [0.5]
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International Aspects of Economic Development | |
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INAF 5205 [0.5]
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Economics of Conflict | |
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INAF 5214 [0.5]
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Economics for Defence and Security | |
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INAF 5308 [0.5]
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International Trade: Theory and Policy | |
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INAF 5309 [0.5]
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International Finance: Theory and Policy | |
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INAF 5600 [0.5]
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The Economics of Human Development | |
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INAF 5703 [0.5]
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International Public Economics | |
| 5. 2.0 credits in: | 2.0 | |
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INAF 5909 [2.0]
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M.A. Thesis (M.A. Thesis on an approved topic with significant content related to Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and under the supervision or co-supervision of a faculty member approved by the Graduate Supervisor of the LACS program.) | |
| 6. 0.5 credit in: Field and Elective courses (see Note 2, below) | 0.5 | |
| 7. Successful completion of second language proficiency examination (See Note 3, below) | ||
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
Requirements – Research Essay pathway (5.0 credits) |
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| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
|
LACS 5000 [0.5]
|
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Latin American and Caribbean Studies | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
|
LACS 5800 [0.0]
|
Scholarly Preparation in Latin American and Caribbean Studies | |
| 3. 1.5 credits in: | 1.5 | |
|
INAF 5011 [0.25]
|
Policy Process and International Affairs | |
|
INAF 5012 [0.25]
|
Law and International Affairs | |
|
INAF 5015 [0.5]
|
Research Design and Methods for International Affairs | |
|
INAF 5016 [0.5]
|
Statistical Analysis for International Affairs | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in economics, successfully completed by the end of the second term, from: (See Note 1, below) | 0.5 | |
|
INAF 5009 [0.5]
|
International Aspects of Economic Development | |
|
INAF 5214 [0.5]
|
Economics for Defence and Security | |
|
INAF 5205 [0.5]
|
Economics of Conflict | |
|
INAF 5308 [0.5]
|
International Trade: Theory and Policy | |
|
INAF 5309 [0.5]
|
International Finance: Theory and Policy | |
|
INAF 5600 [0.5]
|
The Economics of Human Development | |
|
INAF 5703 [0.5]
|
International Public Economics | |
| 5. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
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INAF 5908 [1.0]
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Research Essay (on an approved topic with significant content related to Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and under the supervision or co-supervision of a faculty member approved by the Graduate Supervisor of the LACS program.) | |
| 6. 1.5 credits in: Field and Elective courses (See Note 2, below) | 1.5 | |
| 7. Successful completion of second language proficiency examination (see Note 3, below) | ||
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
Requirements – Coursework pathway (5.0 credits) |
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| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
|
LACS 5000 [0.5]
|
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Latin American and Caribbean Studies | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
|
LACS 5800 [0.0]
|
Scholarly Preparation in Latin American and Caribbean Studies | |
| 3. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
|
INAF 5011 [0.25]
|
Policy Process and International Affairs | |
|
INAF 5012 [0.25]
|
Law and International Affairs | |
|
INAF 5016 [0.5]
|
Statistical Analysis for International Affairs | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in economics, successfully completed by the end of the second term, from: (See Note 1, below) | 0.5 | |
|
INAF 5009 [0.5]
|
International Aspects of Economic Development | |
|
INAF 5205 [0.5]
|
Economics of Conflict | |
|
INAF 5214 [0.5]
|
Economics for Defence and Security | |
|
INAF 5308 [0.5]
|
International Trade: Theory and Policy | |
|
INAF 5309 [0.5]
|
International Finance: Theory and Policy | |
|
INAF 5600 [0.5]
|
The Economics of Human Development | |
|
INAF 5703 [0.5]
|
International Public Economics | |
| 5. 1.0 credit in courses accepted by the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program Graduate Coordinator as having sufficient regional content and accepted by the NPSIA M.A. Program Supervisor or Associate Director as being relevant to the student’s program of study. | 1.0 | |
| 6. 2.0 credits in Field and Elective courses (See Note 2, below) | 2.0 | |
| 7. Successful completion of second language proficiency examination (see Note 3, below) | ||
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |