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The Spanish M.A. program enables students to engage in diverse, rigorous advanced studies across linguistics, literature, and cultural studies. Participants can investigate second language learning, teaching approaches, Spanish sociolinguistics (including language variation and change), along with Hispanic literary and cultural research. This graduate program also facilitates interdisciplinary studies in Hispanic fields. Designed for those holding a bachelor's degree in Spanish or related disciplines, the master's program aims to enhance written/oral communication abilities, intercultural competence, and analytical skills to prepare graduates for professional success or doctoral-level studies.
Housed within the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, the Spanish Program provides a Master of Arts degree featuring coursework in: Second Language Acquisition, Teaching Methods, Hispanic Literature/Cultural Studies, and Hispanic Linguistics/Cultural Studies. The curriculum additionally accommodates interdisciplinary Hispanic studies research.
International applicants must hold a four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent as a precondition for applying to any of our graduate programs. In some cases, you may also need a master’s degree or its equivalent.
English Language Score:
Minimum score requirements are as follows: TOEFL (Computer-based): 213; TOEFL (Internet-based): 80; IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.5; TOEFL ITP (Institution Administered): On case-by-case basis; TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication): On case-by-case basis; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 59.
Applications must be completed by the following deadlines in order to be reviewed for admission: Fall: April 1 (recommended US; final international); July 1 (final); Spring: Dec. 1; Summer: April 1.