Mexican American Studies (MS)

Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate work (last 60 units) is the minimum requirement for admission the our program.

Statement of Intent: (Single-spaced, two-to-three pages) This statement should include professional plans, statement of interest in the M.S. program, and background in Mexican American Studies.

Writing Sample: A 10 - 20 page scholarly paper that demonstrates your mastery of the subject and a clear, cogent writing style.

Three Letters of Recommendation, preferably from former professors or professionals directly acquainted with your work and scholarship. Letters of recommendation form outside the academy may be given less weight in the final analysis). These letters should be current (no more than six months old). They must be on official letterhead. Please have your recommenders send their letters to the Department of Mexican American Studies.

Curriculum Vitae/Resume.

One Official Transcript from each college-level schools you have attended.

Official GRE Scores, scores may be electronically submitted directly to the University of Arizona Graduate College using institutional code 4832. No subject code is necessary. In response to COVID-19, GRE admission tests have been waived for Fall 2021 applicants.

Required test(s): GRE


Minimum TOEFL: 550
Minimum IELTS: 7

Research and Teaching Assistantships
Graduate Tuition Scholarships on competitive basis

Domestic Applicants:

• Fall: January 15

International Applicants:

• Fall: January 1

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.