UT Dallas 2021 Graduate Catalog

Latin American Studies

LATS 6300 Introduction to Latin American Studies (3 semester credit hours) An interdisciplinary introduction to the theories, methodologies, topics, and themes relevant to the study of Latin America. Required of all students in the MA program in Latin American Studies. (3-0) T

LATS 6390 Internship in Latin American Studies (3 semester credit hours) Students will complete an internship established in partnership with UT Dallas and businesses and/or not-for-profit agencies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. May be repeated for credit (12 semester credit hours maximum). Only 6 semester credit hours will be counted toward the MA. Department consent required. (3-0) R

LATS 6399 Capstone Project in Latin American Studies (3 semester credit hours) Students produce a capstone project on a topic of their choice in Latin American Studies in the form of either a research thesis or final project. Pass/Fail only. May be repeated for credit (12 semester credit hours maximum). Only 6 semester credit hours will be counted toward the MA. Department consent required. (3-0) R