Migration Studies, MA

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• Critically analyze the theories, concepts, and research findings in migration studies from an interdisciplinary perspective
• Evaluate the role of governments and civil society organizations in community representation, policy creation, and resource allocation in relation to migration and mobility
• Apply knowledge of the humane, legal, and political characteristics of migration as a social reality and create related social interventions
• Plan, generate, and interpret a research study on an important issue in migration studies
• Develop field studies among migrant communities to understand realities, dynamics and logics of migration

Major Requirements (31 units)

The Master in Migration Studies lasts four semesters over two calendar years. The second semester can be completed at USF or the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City.

Required courses (21 units)

• MIMS 600 - Introduction to MIMS
• MIMS 601 - Policy & Perspectives
• MIMS 602 - Research Methods
• MIMS 604 - Cultural Manifestations
• MIMS 609 - MIMS Capstone
• MIMS 611 - Critical Refugee Studies

Elective Courses (10 units)

Complete 10 units from the following. Please see program for course details.

• MIMS 690 - Special Topics

Additional Requirements

Internship Requirement (100 hours)

For graduation, MIMS students complete 100 hours of volunteer work or a formal internship, conducted throughout the program. Students work with a non-profit or government entity focused on migration related themes. Each student submits a proposal for their internship or volunteer work at the end of the first semester. Students are required to complete at least 20 hours in the first year of the program, and may complete the remaining hours at any point in the two years.  

Final Requirement

A final publishable article or applied project is required for graduation.