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Graduate Programs

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures offers the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Spanish. The department offers graduate students the opportunity to take classes from experts in the fields of pedagogy, linguistics, culture, and literature. Our alumni have gone on to personally and professionally rewarding positions in education, business, social and health services, and academia. Undergraduate Spanish majors now have the opportunity to earn an Accelerated Master's in Spanish.

Conference Funding for MA Students

Master's students in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures are intellectually ambitious. Those interested in presenting at professional academic conferences have access to three funding sources.

The Graduate School

  • Student must commit to Graduate Research Symposium
  • Student must show proof of request for additional funds
  • For more information, please visit the Graduate School website

The College of Arts and Sciences

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

  • No formal application
  • Student must submit a request to the chair in writing indicating what conference they will be attending, what their role will be (i.e. presenter, discussant), and what their estimated travel expenses will be
  • Student may use the same application from one of the other funding sources

Questions can be directed to the Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Patxi Lascurain.

Graduate Student Handbooks

The Graduate Student Handbook includes policies, procedures, and requirements for our M.A. program.

Graduate Student Handbook 2023-2024
Graduate Student Handbook 2020-21 and 2021-22

Tell us About Yourself

Graduate Student News

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a graduate student in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures? Read the stories below of current students who are.