What Graduate and Undergraduate Programs Does the UF Center for Latin American Studies Offer?

The UF Center for Latin American Studies offers both graduate and undergraduate academic paths, with its graduate offerings centered on the Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (MALAS) and the Master's in Development Practice, alongside undergraduate programs and LAS specializations. Coursework can be cross-listed and covers Latin American topics. Program details live under the Academics section of the center's site. If you are looking for a specific degree, funding, or course list, the Academics pages are the place to start.

Graduate Programs

The center's graduate offerings include:

• MALAS (Master of Arts in Latin American Studies) — the center's flagship master's program, with a visible student cohort (the site highlights "Meet the new MALAS cohort" under student news).
• Master's in Development Practice — listed among the center's program highlights.

The site also points to Student Funding and Academic & Funding Forms for graduate students, so prospective and current students can look into financial support alongside admission.

Undergraduate Programs

Undergraduate study is organized through:

• Undergraduate Programs — the general undergraduate track in Latin American Studies.
• LAS Specializations — focused areas within the major.
• LAS Courses — the course catalog for the field.

Courses and Cross-Listing

Coursework covers Latin American topics, and the center maintains a Cross-Listing Policies page, meaning LAS courses may be cross-listed with other departments. If you are planning a schedule or checking whether a course counts toward your program, review the cross-listing policies before enrolling.

Related Program Highlights

Beyond the core degrees, the center lists several program highlights that connect to its academic mission:

• Latin American and Caribbean Collection (library resources)
• Latin American Business Environment (LABE)
• International Ethnography Lab
• Tropical Conservation & Development
• Study Abroad and the Florida-Brazil Linkage Institute (FBLI)
• Language & Careers

Where to Find Program Details

For authoritative program requirements, deadlines, and funding information, use the center's Academics section, which links to Graduate Programs, Undergraduate Programs, LAS Specializations, LAS Courses, Cross-Listing Policies, Student Funding, and Academic & Funding Forms. Prospective students can also use the Prospective Students and Directory pages to get oriented.

Why the Center

The center reports over 190 experts on the region and has been continuously designated a National Resource Center by the U.S. Department of Education since 1961 — context that may matter if you are weighing the depth of faculty and resources behind these programs.