Collaborative M.A. with a Specialization in Latin American and Caribbean Studies
This program gives students an opportunity to be part of an intellectual community that is excited about an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Latin America and the Caribbean. The faculty members affiliated with the program are committed researchers and educators who will guide students through their program and introduce them to innovative methodological and theoretical approaches relevant to the study of the region.
As this program is based in Ottawa, it gives students a unique opportunity to capitalize on the presence of diplomatic and non-governmental institutions in the nation’s capital. Students will also have access to the long established working relationships that faculty have cultivated in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Program Information
Degree: MA with a specialization in LACS
Length: 1- 2 years
Entry Term: Fall
Fall Application Deadline: Varies by program
Contact: Dr. Audra Diptée
Pathway Options: Thesis, Research, Coursework-only
Career Opportunities:
Students in the Collaborative LACS MA will hone research skills and develop critical abilities that position them for employment in public service, the non-governmental sector, business, or to further their academic pursuits.
Participating Programs:
The following programs participate in the collaborative master’s in Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Students enrolled in these programs are welcome to submit an application.
- Anthropology (thesis, research essay, coursework)
- Communication
- Geography (thesis only)
- History (thesis and research essay)
- International Affairs (NPSIA) (coursework-only and research essay)
- Migration and Diaspora Studies
- Legal Studies
- Political Economy (thesis and research essay)
- Political Science (thesis and research essay)
- Women’s and Gender Studies (thesis and research essay)
- Sociology (thesis research essay, coursework)
Application Information is available here.