Graduate Programs - UF Center for Latin American Studies
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Graduate Programs - UF Center for Latin American Studies
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From master degree programs to graduate certificates, our programs provide each graduate student the opportunity to design an individualized academic curriculum that draws on the social and natural sciences, the humanities, and the professional schools. Below is a list of graduate programs offered at the Center.
MA in Latin American Studies (MALAS)
The Center's flagship program is the Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (MALAS). The MALAS program develops a deep knowledge of Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies from an interdisciplinary perspective, enhancing students' understanding of an important region of the world and provides training in relevant analytical and problem-solving skills. For specific policies and procedures about the MALAS program, we encourage current and prospective students to review the
Graduate Student Handbook
.
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Graduate Certificate in Latin American Studies
The Graduate Certificate in Latin American Studies may be earned by students pursuing any masters or doctoral program at the University of Florida. It requires 12 credit hours of Latin American area studies courses.
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MALAS/JD Program
The Master of Arts in Latin American Studies/Juris Doctor joint degree program provides an opportunity for students to develop their area and topical expertise in Latin America in combination with the study of law. Candidates for the joint program must meet entrance requirements for and be admitted to both academic units. Students can earn two degrees in approximately one year's less time than if both degrees were pursued separately.
Learn more
Master of Sustainable Development Practice
The Master of Sustainable Development Practice (MDP) degree is focused on training development practitioners to address development challenges facing poor, resource-rich communities in innovative ways. The program bridges the natural sciences, social sciences, health sciences, and management. It is a collaboration between the UF Center for Latin American Studies and the
UF Center for African Studies
, and builds on UF's
Tropical Conservation and Development (TCD) program
.
Learn more
Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Development Practice
An interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Development Practice (SDP) is open to Master's and Ph.D. students across campus and requires 12-15 credit hours.
Learn more
TCD Certificate & Concentration
The Tropical Conservation and Development (TCD) Program offers an interdisciplinary certificate and concentration program focused on integrative approaches to conservation and development in Latin America and other tropical regions. The program is open to students enrolled in Master's and Ph.D. programs in TCD's affiliate departments at the University of Florida.
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Skip to main content
UF Center for Latin American Studies
UF Center for Latin American Studies
About
Our History
Governance
Contact Us
Faculty Resources
Contributing to the Center
People
Center-Based Faculty
Affiliate Faculty
MALAS Students
Center Staff
Visiting & Research Scholars
Faculty Advisory Council
History of Directors
Charles Wood Thesis Award Winners
Academics
Why LAS?
Graduate Programs
Undergraduate Programs
LAS Specializations
LAS Courses
Cross-Listing Policies
Student Funding
Academic & Funding Forms
Study Abroad
Florida-Brazil Linkage Institute (FBLI)
Outreach
K-16 Professional Development
Teacher Resources
Virtual Exchange
Library Travel Grants
Cultural Events
Language & Careers
Program Highlights
Latin American and Caribbean Collection
Latin American Business Environment (LABE)
International Ethnography Lab
Master's in Development Practice
Tropical Conservation & Development
News & Events
Calendar of events
Event support request form
Annual conference
Stories from the Center
The Latinamericanist
Sign up for our email newsletters
Alumni
Alumni profiles
LAS Alumni Awards
Alumni update form
LAS Alumni Board
Alumni roll call
Make a donation!
Make a Gift!
Academic Programs
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Directory
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Welcome to UF-LAS
Welcome to UF-LAS
Prospective Students
Current Students
Alumni
Graduate Programs
From master degree programs to graduate certificates, our programs provide each graduate student the opportunity to design an individualized academic curriculum that draws on the social and natural sciences, the humanities, and the professional schools. Below is a list of graduate programs offered at the Center.
MA in Latin American Studies (MALAS)
The Center's flagship program is the Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (MALAS). The MALAS program develops a deep knowledge of Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies from an interdisciplinary perspective, enhancing students' understanding of an important region of the world and provides training in relevant analytical and problem-solving skills. For specific policies and procedures about the MALAS program, we encourage current and prospective students to review the
Graduate Student Handbook
.
Learn more
Graduate Certificate in Latin American Studies
The Graduate Certificate in Latin American Studies may be earned by students pursuing any masters or doctoral program at the University of Florida. It requires 12 credit hours of Latin American area studies courses.
Learn more
MALAS/JD Program
The Master of Arts in Latin American Studies/Juris Doctor joint degree program provides an opportunity for students to develop their area and topical expertise in Latin America in combination with the study of law. Candidates for the joint program must meet entrance requirements for and be admitted to both academic units. Students can earn two degrees in approximately one year's less time than if both degrees were pursued separately.
Learn more
Master of Sustainable Development Practice
The Master of Sustainable Development Practice (MDP) degree is focused on training development practitioners to address development challenges facing poor, resource-rich communities in innovative ways. The program bridges the natural sciences, social sciences, health sciences, and management. It is a collaboration between the UF Center for Latin American Studies and the
UF Center for African Studies
, and builds on UF's
Tropical Conservation and Development (TCD) program
.
Learn more
Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Development Practice
An interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Development Practice (SDP) is open to Master's and Ph.D. students across campus and requires 12-15 credit hours.
Learn more
TCD Certificate & Concentration
The Tropical Conservation and Development (TCD) Program offers an interdisciplinary certificate and concentration program focused on integrative approaches to conservation and development in Latin America and other tropical regions. The program is open to students enrolled in Master's and Ph.D. programs in TCD's affiliate departments at the University of Florida.
Learn more
Apply Now
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