Language Requirements
Qualification Requirements
All Official Transcripts. TOEFL PBT - 550. TOEFL IBT - 80. IELTS - 6.5.
Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Chicano/Latino Studies is based on an evaluation of the student's academic record. To be considered for admission to the program with regular status, applicants must have a master's degree in an appropriate field or its equivalent, of at least 30 credits of approved course work beyond the bachelor's degree. Applicants without a master's degree or sufficient course work may be admitted provisionally and be required to complete a specified number of collateral courses, not to count toward the degree, before regular admission is granted.
Application forms for graduate school must be completed online for both domestic and international students. The Graduate School website contains all the information necessary to complete the application process. Applicants must submit the following materials:
The online application form to the Graduate School.
GRE General Test scores no more than five (5) years old, as well as two sets of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, to the Chicano/Latino Studies Graduate Program Director.
A statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample to the Chicano/Latino Studies Graduate Program Director. The letters of recommendation must be submitted by the recommender directly to the Chicano/Latino Studies office.
Original transcripts from all colleges or universities attended sent directly from the institution to the Chicano/Latino Studies office.
A writing sample of the applicant's best example of written analytic and interpretative work that validates the applicant's aptitudes and abilities in research and academic writing, and their preparation for scholarly work.
A statement of purpose of 1000 words or less providing the applicant's explanation of why s/he wishes to pursue a doctoral degree in Chicano/Latino Studies, outlining an area of interest in Chicano/Latino Studies, and discusses career goals.