Beginning in Fall 2008, LALSI will offer an Master's degree program in Latin American and Latino Studies. Current Fordham College students should apply under the Early Admission M.A. program.
M.A. in Latin American and Latino Studies
Why an MA in Latin American and Latino Studies?
With the MA in Latin American and Latino Studies, students may pursue advanced graduate work in a specific discipline (such as History, Spanish, Anthropology, etc), find employment with non-governmental organizations here or abroad, or use the degree to enhance their knowledge of Latin American and US Latinos for a career in business, marketing, or consulting.
Why Fordham University?
Fordham University offers the only graduate degree in Latin American and Latino Studies in New York City, and one of the very few in the nation. Combining Latin American and Latino Studies makes sense in the 21st century because it is impossible to discuss Latinos in the US and Latin America as discrete and separate cultures. The Master’s program at Fordham University is also unique in that it requires hands-on experience to complete the degree. Students must complete an internship or service learning or research either here or abroad to earn the Master’s degree
The Latin American and Latino Studies Institute (LALSI) at Fordham University is strongly committed to interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the complexities of the countries of Latin America and of Latinos in the US. LALSI’s faculty come from many departments, including History, Spanish, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Theology, African & African American Studies, Art History, and Communications. The excellent faculty is dedicated to providing scholarly direction to students. The Walsh Family Library at Fordham University has an excellent collection of Latin American and Latino books and journals. Additionally, New York City is home to one of the finest research libraries in the world, the New York Public Library.
Fordham University’s location in the metropolitan New York area, with campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan provides students with rich cultural, educational, and ethnic resources for Latin American and Latino Studies. Additionally, students may take advantage of the Jesuit network of colleges and universities across Latin America.
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Admission Requirements for the Master’s Degree in Latin American and Latino Studies:
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- Application from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
- Bachelor's degree from an approved college or university with a GPA of at least 3.0
- For international students, transcripts must be converted to a US 4.0 scale.
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Official transcripts of school records sealed from the college/university
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Official GRE General Test scores.
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Official TOEFL scores (for international students).
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Statement of interest explaining your background and interest in pursuing the MA in Latin American and Latino Studies (2-3 pages)
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letters of recommendation-- three from former professors or employers (may be submitted electronically; if hard copy, each must be sealed & signed across the seal)
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A writing sample in English (5-7 pages, may be submitted electronically)
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Optional: a writing sample in Spanish, Portuguese or French (5-7 pages, may be submitted electronically)
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A working knowledge of Spanish, French or Portuguese
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Early Admission Master’s Degree in Latin American and Latino Studies:
A New Program Specifically for Fordham College Juniors
You can earn a Master’s Degree in Latin American and Latino Studies by adding just one year to your studies!
Here’s how it works: During the spring of your junior year, apply for the Early Admission Master’s Degree in Latin American and Latino Studies. If accepted, take two graduate courses during your senior year. These two courses will count toward your Bachelor’s Degree and your Master’s Degree. With this head start, you can complete the Master’s Degree in one more year—this saves you time and money, and lets you pursue your interests in Latin American and Latino Studies in greater depth.
You do not have to be a Latin American and Latino Studies major or minor to apply.
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Requirements for application for Accelerated Master’s Degree (open only to Fordham College students):
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A B+ or better average
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Letters of recommendation from two Fordham professors
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A statement of interest explaining why you are interested in earning an MA in Latin American and Latino Studies (1-2 pages)
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A sample of writing from one of your classes (5-7 pages)
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A working knowledge of Spanish, French, or Portuguese
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Application (on-line) from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
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This page is currently under construction. New information will be added as it becomes available. Please check back for updates.
Updated 1/17/08
