Graduate Degree Programs International and Area Studies supports three interdisciplinary graduate degree programs. The following are brief descriptions of each degree program. Clicking on each program name links to detailed information. The MA degree in International and Area Studies is a graduate degree program for students who have already matriculated in one of UC Berkeley's professional or academic graduate programs.
Students tailor the content of their programs within a defined framework to suit their interests.
Specific course work is chosen in strict consultation with a faculty advisor. The Latin American Studies Graduate Programs offers a Master's degree and, for students who have already completed a Master's degree, a Ph.D. degree. The program's interdisciplinary emphasis provides a flexible format for students to design their own courses of study with the support of faculty in their areas of expertise. A concurrent degree is offered with the Graduate School of Journalism.