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San Diego State University's Center for Latin American Studies has delivered academic programs since 1942, with particular distinction in teaching Mexico's indigenous languages. Our curriculum includes interdisciplinary undergraduate majors and minors in Latin American Studies, along with graduate-level Master of Arts degrees. We additionally provide three combined graduate programs: Master of Arts in Latin American Studies paired with either a Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Public Health (MPH), or Master of Business Administration (MBA).
By engaging directly with Latin American communities, forming alliances with academic institutions, and fostering international partnerships, the Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) creates distinctive learning experiences about Latin America. CLAS promotes scholarly investigation, community initiatives, academic conferences, internship placements, international study programs, and educational events designed to inform students, professionals, and the public about Latin America's economic systems, artistic traditions, environmental features, social structures, cultural practices, and linguistic diversity.