还鼓励博士生攻读拉丁美洲和拉丁美洲研究的跨学科专业或性别与妇女研究的跨学科专业。<br>研究生课程的另一个重要方面是对专业发展的重视本系提供为期一年的专业研讨会这使学生为就业市场和学术生涯做好准备。此外，研究生还将获得丰富的基础语言和入门专业课程导师经验，并参加有关教学方法，教室中技术的使用，教学资料的创建和教室管理的研讨会和讲习班。
Doctoral students are also encouraged to pursue an Interdepartmental Concentration in Latin American and Latino Studies or an Interdepartmental Concentration in Gender and Women Studies.<br>Another important aspect of the graduate program is the importance placed on professional development The department offers a specialized yearlong seminar that prepares students for the job market and for life as an academic. Additionally, graduate students acquire extensive experience as instructors in basic language and introductory major courses, as well as attend seminars and workshops on teaching methodology, the use of technology in the classroom, the creation of a teaching portfolio, and classroom management.