Latin American and Caribbean Studies - SUNY at Albany

Latin American and Caribbean Studies from SUNY at Albany is a Campus Master Latin American Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The MA Program in Latin American and Caribbean Studies in an interdisciplinary area and ethnic studies program with major strengths in the following areas: globalization studies , development studies, cultural studies , Mesoamerican anthropology, women's studies, migration studies , U.S. Latino Studies, and Caribbean studies . When compared to other U.S. programs of its kind, the Department's programs provide a unique integration of area studies and ethnic studies . Beyond that, LACS' multidisciplinary approaches are integral to its impressive applied research and service outreach activities to institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean and in local, national, and international multicultural communities. The Master of Arts Program will provide students who want to work in fields involving the Latin American or the Caribbean regions and U.S. Latino populations with a broad humanistic and social scientific knowledge. There is an emphasis on Latin American and Caribbean culture and social processes, and problem-related or area-focused training to prepare students for professional research and policy-oriented careers in federal and state government, international organizations, foreign service, the private sector, and in areas such as education, business, journalism, social work, translation, law and many other employment opportunities that require knowledge of the Latin American, Caribbean, and U.S. Latino populations. Comprehensive knowledge of these areas will be achieved through core interdisciplinary courses. In addition to the core courses offered by the Department of Latin American , Caribbean , and U.S. Latino Studies, students will choose from related courses offered by the departments of Anthropology, History, Geography and Planning, Hispanic Studies (Spanish and Portuguese language and literature), Political Science, Sociology, Economics, English, Education, Music, Africana Studies, and Women's Studies . Instruction will also cover research methodology, both quantitative and qualitative, and issues in cross-cultural communication. The program will provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge and skills in the form of a written master's project that addresses specific issues and problems related to these regions. Students choosing the MA terminal degree option are not required to do a Master's project, but must take a comprehensive exam. View more details on SUNY at Albany . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Latin American Studies courses.