M.A. IN LLCL: SPANISH Concentration
The M.A. concentration in Spanish provides advanced study of the Spanish language, literature, and culture.
Spanish Concentration (non-thesis):
- Requires 12 courses (36 credits), including:
- 2 core courses (6 credits) in literature and linguistics;
- 6 courses (18 credits) in Spanish literature (culture, film) or Spanish linguistics;
- 4 electives (12 credits).
- Elective courses can be in Spanish or other languages offered by the department. Those interested in the teaching of Spanish can take electives in linguistics and language pedagogy.
- Electives can include coursework for the graduate version of the ESL Studies Certificate.
- In the last semester of study, students pass a written comprehensive examination.
- Students graduate with at least 18 graduate credits in Spanish needed for teacher's accreditation.
Spanish Concentration (thesis):
- Requires 8 courses (24 credits) plus 6 credits of thesis work, for a total of 30 credits. The coursework includes:
- 2 core courses (6 credits) in literature and linguistics;
- 4 courses (12 courses) in Spanish literature (culture, film) or Spanish linguistics;
- 2 electives (6 credits).
- Electives can be in Spanish or other languages offered by the department. Those interested in the teaching of Spanish can take electives in linguistics and language pedagogy.
- Electives can include coursework for the graduate version of the ESL Studies Certificate.
- In the last semester of study, students defend an M.A. thesis.
- Students graduate with at least 18 graduate credits in Spanish needed for teacher's accreditation (12 credits from coursework and 6 credits from thesis work).
Teaching of Spanish Concentration (discontinued):
- The Teaching of Spanish concentration was merged with the Spanish concentration in Fall 26. Students who joined the Teaching of Spanish concentration prior to the merger can remain in it or switch to the Spanish concentration.
Spanish is also available as a primary or secondary area for the Comparative Literature concentration of the M.A. degree or as an area of focus for the Ph.D. Program in Comparative Studies.
Non-degree students can take courses in Spanish to earn 18 graduate credits for teacher’s accreditation without enrolling in the M.A.
Full-time degree-seeking graduate students may be awarded a Graduate Teaching Assistantship with tuition remission and a stipend as they gain experience teaching beginning Spanish language courses. Graduate students can also benefit from multiple funding opportunities for research, travel, conference participation, and for summers.