Spanish MA: Online & Main Campus Programs

Earn an MA in Spanish on campus or online! Limited GTA positions are available for those who want to earn a stipend while working in the Spanish Conversation Center or teaching their own SPN 120 or 201 courses.

For more information, contact the Graduate Coordinator, Amanda Boomershine (boomershinea@uncw.edu).

Program
Goals
Alumni
Placements
Degree
Requirements
Admissions
Information
Cost of
Attendance
FAQs

Program Goals

Raise the Level

Raise the level of communicative competence of native and non-native speakers of Spanish

Provide Critical Skills

Provide critical and practical skills necessary for analyzing, assessing, and addressing academic and societal issues related to Hispanic cultures

Provide Knowledge

Provide knowledge and advanced skills in the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures necessary for higher-level graduate work

Increase, Improve and Promote

Increase, improve and promote cultural understanding and awareness of regional, national and international Spanish-speaking communities

Train Professionals

Train professionals ready to work and interact with the Latinx population in the U.S. and abroad

Alumni Placements

Spanish Instructors in Universities and Community Colleges
K-12 Education
PhD Candidates in Spanish
International Organizations
University Administration
Community and Social Organizations

Degree Requirements

30 Semester Hours

The M.A. program requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate study and the successful completion of capstone written and oral individualized comprehensive exams based on coursework.

Thesis or Non-Thesis

Students may choose between a thesis or non-thesis option. You can find more information about the degree requirements here.

Admissions Information

Applying to Join Our Program

If you are considering applying to join our program, we invite you to consult the detailed information on our Prospective Students page.

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines are as follows:

Fall Admission: July 1 (with March 1 being the deadline for priority consideration for financial aid and assistantships)
Spring Admission: October 15
Summer 1 Admission: April 15
Summer 2 Admission: May 15

Inquiries

Please contact the Graduate Coordinator (boomershinea@uncw.edu) for any admissions related inquiries. We look forward to supporting you throughout the application process.

Cost of Attendance

Up-to-Date Information

You can find up-to-date information about tuition and fees here.

2021-2022 Year

For the 2021-2022 year, the tuition and fees per credit hour are as follows:

In-State & Out-of-State Tuition & Fees (Per Credit Hour)
	In-State Tuition & Fees (per credit hour)	Out-of-State Tuition & Fees (per credit hour)
Online MA	$295.29	$1,063.57
Main Campus MA	$417.46	$1,185.74
Graduate Certificate	$417.46	$1,185.74

FAQs

Who is the program designed for?

Our students come from many different backgrounds, including current K-12 Spanish teachers, recent alumni of undergraduate programs, professionals working throughout North Carolina, the US, and abroad.
Do I have to write a thesis?

No, the thesis is optional.
Are your courses designed for working professionals?

Yes, our courses meet in the evenings and/or online (synchronously or asynchronously), allowing our students to attend class.
Do I need to have an undergraduate degree in Spanish to apply?

No, even if your undergraduate degree is not in Spanish, you are still eligible to apply.

Many of our students are native or near-native Spanish speakers with undergraduate degrees in other areas.
Do I need to take the GRE to apply?

No, we do not require the GRE for our programs.
How long does it take to complete the MA?

Most students complete the MA in 4 semesters. Students are required to complete the degree within five years.
Is there a difference in the curriculum for the main campus and online MA programs?

No, students in the MA take the same courses, regardless of whether they are main campus or online students.

We offer our on-campus courses in classrooms that allow distance students to participate fully via Zoom.

Occassionally, some courses are offered asynchronously or only synchronously with no on-campus option.
Does the program accept transfer credits?

Yes, we will accept a maximum of six transfer credits for courses in which the student earns at least a B.
Are there opportunities to gain experience outside of the traditional classroom setting?

Yes, our students are able to complete an internship for academic credit (SPN 598).

Students who are GTAs are also able to work in our Spanish Conversation Center (either on-campus or via Zoom), co-teach a beginning or intermediate Spanish course, and teach their own Spanish language courses, providing you valuable experience for your future career!

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