Spanish Graduate Program

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.

Graduate students who intend to pursue a teaching certificate must first fill out and turn in this form to the Office of the Registrar in Moulton Hall.

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Graduate Assistantships

Applicants to the graduate program may apply for a graduate assistantship, which includes a complete tuition waiver and a monthly stipend; additionally, if you purchase health insurance through the University, your costs will be reimbursed.

Graduate assistants typically teach one introductory language course, assist in the computer or audio laboratories, or serve as research assistants.

Compensation

Graduate assistantships in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures provide a monthly stipend as well as a tuition waiver (but not a fee waiver) in exchange for a teaching or research assignment. For more information, please refer to the Graduate Assistant Handbook. The department offers some travel support for a semester of study abroad. Other scholarship opportunities are available through the College of Arts and Sciences and the University.

Feel free to contact the graduate secretary if you have any questions:

Nikki Dalbey

Office Support Specialist

How to Apply

Visit Illinois State's Human Resources website to see current graduate assistant opportunities.