{"id":3003,"date":"2026-01-26T11:10:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T16:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/lacs\/?page_id=3003"},"modified":"2026-01-26T11:31:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T16:31:01","slug":"graduate-studies-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/lacs\/graduate-studies-2\/","title":{"rendered":"About Graduate Studies in LACS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n About Graduate Studies\n <\/h1>\n \n \n <\/header>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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.\u00a0The\u00a0faculty members affiliated with the program<\/a>\u00a0are 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s capital.\u00a0Students will also have access to the long established working relationships that faculty have cultivated in Latin America and the Caribbean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A large mountain dominates the skyline over a town in Latin America<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Degree:  <\/strong>MA with a specialization in LACS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Length<\/strong>: 1- 2 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry Term<\/strong>: Fall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall Application Deadline<\/strong>: Varies by program<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact:<\/strong>  Dr. Audra Dipt\u00e9e<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pathway Options:<\/strong> Thesis, Research, Coursework-only<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career Opportunities:<\/strong>
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participating Programs: <\/strong>
The following programs participate in the collaborative master\u2019s in Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Students enrolled in these programs are welcome to submit an application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n