Doctor of Philosophy in Latin American, Caribbean and Latina/o Studies (Doctoral Concentration of the Spanish PhD Program)

Examine the Integration of Latino Culture in Diverse Facets of Society; Study how citizenship and nationality, race and ethnicity, and gender and sexuality shape cultural, historical, socioeconomic, political and educational practices. In the Latin American, Caribbean and Latinao Studies (LACS) Concentration of the Spanish PhD program at UAlbany, you’ll analyze how globalization, migration, and transnationalism are forging new hemispheric visions of Latin American and Caribbean studies.; Expand your experience with research opportunities that include a focus on the U.S. Latino experience and its relationship to the countries of origin. With the interdisciplinary knowledge and skills you gain in the LACS Concentration, you will be prepared for careers in areas including education, international business, government service, public policy, law, criminal justice and social work.

TranscriptsThree Letters of RecommendationWriting Sample: 5-10 pagesPersonal Statement: Two pages describing your decision to pursue advanced graduate studies. Briefly describe experiences that have prepared you for advanced study or research, your plans for your future occupation or profession and provide any additional information that may aid the selection committee in evaluating your preparation and aptitude for graduate study.Research Statement: Four pages describing your research interests and identifying faculty in the program whose work aligns with your interests. Be as precise as possible in describing your research interests, including region or country, topic or approach you expect to adopt, as well as historical period(s)/subjects and intellectual issues you would like to explore.