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Spanish (M.A.)

Master Degree
Idaho State University
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Instruction Method
Online
Time to Degree
2 semesters

About the Program

The MA in Spanish is a fully online, 30 credit program of study that provides high school teachers of Spanish and other individuals seeking to reach an advanced level of proficiency the opportunity to attain the qualifications and language skill level required to participate effectively in a variety of educational and professional settings. Students are encouraged to personalize their program of study by including nine credits of elective coursework in Spanish, Spanish for the Professions, or in another approved area of study. Students may begin their studies year-round, applying for the Fall, Spring, or Summer semester.

Program Requirements

  • Required Courses: 15 required credits take 15 credits, take at least 5 courses
    15 credits
    Take 15 credits from the following:
    SPAN5500 - Spanish Advanced Grammar
    3 credits
    SPAN5501 - Graduate Discourse
    3 credits
    SPAN5541 - Surv of Peninsular Lit and Civ
    3 credits
    SPAN5542 - Survey of Lat Am Lit and Civ
    3 credits
    SPAN5545 - Critical Theory
    3 credits
    SPAN6690 - Spanish Graduate Seminar
    3 credits
  • Elective Credits take the following courses, take 15 credits
    15 credits
    Students choose 15 elective credits with a minimum of twelve credits at the 66XX level in Spanish or in another, approved area of study.
    GLBL6600 - Global Hispanic Issues
    3 credits
    LANG5537 - Teaching of Foreign Languages
    2 - 3 credits
    SPAN5541 - Surv of Peninsular Lit and Civ
    3 credits
    SPAN5542 - Survey of Lat Am Lit and Civ
    3 credits
    SPAN6600 - Topics in Spanish Language
    3 credits
    SPAN6675 - Topics in Culture and Lit
    3 credits
    SPAN6676 - Culture and Literatures II
    3 credits
    SPAN6690 - Spanish Graduate Seminar
    3 credits
    SPAN6695 - Research and Critical Analysis
    3 - 6 credits
Grand Total Credits
30

* Please note that you must meet with an advisor each semester in order to verify degree completion time as well as online course offerings for the program requirements.