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Overview
The University of Kansas / Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program is located in Lawrence, KS, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| (Graduate Certificate) | Central American and Mexican studies | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Latin American studies | |
| (Graduate Certificate) | Brazilian studies | |
| (Graduate Certificate) | Latin American and Caribbean studies |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 2 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
|
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3
Applied
3
Accepted
2
Enrolled
Applying
65
Application Fee - Domestic
85
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0; three letters of recommendation; 10-page writing sample, preferably in one of the social sciences or humanities; resume; language proficiency in either Spanish or Portuguese |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Types of financial support available |
Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
|---|
Student Body
5
Total Graduate Students
40%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
60%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | Not Reported |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 40% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (60%)
Female (40%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | New migration studies; analysis and implementation of sustainable rural water projects in the developing world; develop research collaborations involving institutions in Campinas, S&nao Paulo in Brazil |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
1440 Jayhawk Boulevard
320 Bailey Hall
Lawrence, KS 66045
United States
320 Bailey Hall
Lawrence, KS 66045
United States
Contact
Marta Caminero-Santangelo
Interim Director, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Email: camsan@ku.edu
Phone: 785-979-2513
Interim Director, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Email: camsan@ku.edu
Phone: 785-979-2513