Degrees
- Master of Arts
- without a concentration
- concentration in Tropical Conservation and Development
Requirements for these degrees are given in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog.
center for Latin American Studies Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FOT 6941 | Translation Studies Practicum | 3 |
| INR 6708 | Foundations of Economics for Sustainable Development | 3 |
| LAS 6045 | Gender and Empowerment in Development | 3 |
| LAS 6046 | Development Administration | 3 |
| LAS 6047 | Conservation and Development Practicum | 3 |
| LAS 6049 | Design and Methods for Sustainable Development Practice | 3 |
| LAS 6220 | Issues and Perspectives in Latin American Studies | 3 |
| LAS 6290 | Tropical Conservation and Development | 3 |
| LAS 6291 | Conservation and Development Skills | 3 |
| LAS 6292 | Tropical Conservation and Development Research Methods | 3 |
| LAS 6293 | Design and Methods of Research in Latin American Studies | 3 |
| LAS 6295 | Latin American Business Environment | 2 |
| LAS 6905 | Individual Work | 1-3 |
| LAS 6938 | Seminar in Modern Latin American Studies | 3 |
| LAS 6941 | Tropical Conservation and Development Practicum | 3 |
| LAS 6943 | Development Theory and Practice in Latin America | 3 |
| LAS 6949 | Internship In Latin American Studies | 1-6 |
| LAS 6971 | Research for Master's Thesis | 1-15 |
Latin American Studies (MA)
SLO 1 Content
Students will identify, describe and explain the prevailing issues in and scholarly perspectives on Latin American Studies
SLO 2 Skills
Students will critically evaluate the significance, quality and veracity of information gathered in the literature, apply it effectively in research for a thesis, and communicate that knowledge effectively in spoken and written formats
SLO 3 Professional Behavior
Students will defend their thesis in an oral exam before their committee members. Many MALAS students will present their research in professional meetings or other academic settings