Spanish, MA
Language, Linguistics, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Spanish Studies, foreign, literature, spanish
Expand your global impact with a deep understanding of literature, language, teaching methods and cultural expressions from Spain, Latin America, the U.S. and beyond. In this master's degree program, you'll gain insights that support academic, industry, legal and government careers, and prepare for doctoral studies.
This Master of Arts program in Spanish provides a deep understanding of literature, art, history and pop culture within Spanish-speaking communities worldwide. Taught primarily in Spanish, courses build students' expertise in Spanish linguistics, including grammar, sound systems and real-world language use.
With flexible electives, students can tailor their studies by examining topics such as Chicano poetry, contemporary Spanish-American short stories, culture and women writers in the early modern era, second language acquisition, second language teaching methods and bilingualism. Students shape their course plan based on previous training and career goals, and students can choose their own learning modality by applying for either the in-person immersion or the ASU Online experience.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe or Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
30 credit hours and a portfolio, or
30 credit hours including the required capstone course (SPA 597)
Required Core (3 credit hours) Other Required (6 credit hours) Restricted Electives (18 or 21 credit hours) Culminating Experience (0 or 3 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
SPA 540 History of the Spanish Language (3)
SPA 542 Studies in the Spanish Southwest (3) or SPA 546 Heritage Language Pedagogy (3) or SPA 598 Topic: Bilingualism (3)
SPA 586 Chicano/Chicana Short Novel (3) or SPA 576 Contemporary Spanish American Short Story (3) or SPA 568 Cervantes (3)
portfolio (0)
SPA 597 Capstone (3)
Students seeking a master's degree in Spanish should consult with the respective graduate representative. Students in the immersion program must complete the portfolio, and students in the online program must complete SPA 597 Capstone.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S.
applicants | International
applicants | English
proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's degree in Spanish or another related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- personal statement
- resume or curriculum vitae
- writing sample (in Spanish)
- two letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Applicants should provide a personal statement that is no more than two pages, summarizing past educational experiences and goals in pursuing a graduate degree.
Applicants should provide an academic writing sample such as an academic term paper, critical paper or research paper written in Spanish of at least six pages in length that was prepared in an upper-division or graduate Spanish course. Applicants may update an older paper to better demonstrate a current level of proficiency, write a completely new paper, or enroll in a graduate-level course as a nondegree-seeking student in preparation for applying for this program.
Two letters of recommendation are also required from a previous instructor or professor, work supervisor or character reference (anyone who can speak to the applicant's academic skill, character, motivation and persistence).
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 01/15 | Final |
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Critically evaluate cultural productions from Spanish or, Spanish-American, or Mexican-American literature.
- Critically evaluate linguistic aspects of a specific area within the Spanish language.
- Analyze the historical evolution of Latin to Spanish language.
Professionals with this degree can confidently move into further academic, business and international fields. Skills developed through this program are valued for teaching positions, including in museums and libraries; translation work; work in a larger sector such as governmental, diplomatic and international business; and for careers in publishing, media, nonprofits and international relations.
Career examples include:
- area, ethnic and cultural studies teachers and professors
- foreign language and literature teachers and professors
- historians
- interpreters and translators
- lawyers
- reporters and correspondents
- social and community service managers
School of International Letters and Cultures
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Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
