LAS Graduate Studies

The Latin American Studies MA is a versatile and rigorous four semester program that provides students with an interdisciplinary understanding of the regional context, languages, dynamics, and issues in Latin America today.

The coursework of the program exposes students to a range of facets of Latin America and provides them with in-depth training in chosen Issue Areas.  In addition to coursework at Boston University, students spend a semester studying abroad in Latin America, compose a Master’s Paper, and fulfill a rigorous foreign language requirement.

The LAS MA gives students the necessary tools to pursue either professional careers or further academic study.  LAS students are well prepared for work in the private sector, government, policy and research think-tanks, non-governmental organizations, international institutions, and education.