Spanish, MA (1105)

Requirements for the MA in Spanish

Spanish-American Literature or Culture: 6 Credits

Two courses, 3 credits each

Spanish Literature or Culture: 6 Credits

Two courses, 3 credits each

Elective Courses: 18 Credits

Six courses, 3 credits each

Select Option A or B:

Option A: 3 Credits

Culminating

SPA 981 - Thesis 3 Credits (may be Experience taken more than once) *

Option B:

Comprehensive examination**

Total: 30-33 Credits

* Students choosing to write a thesis will be required to register for SPA 981 and work under the guidance of a thesis director.

**Students choosing the comprehensive examination will inform the chair of the Department of Foreign Languages.

Thesis/Exam

To finish the program of study, students may opt for one of two options, either of which will fulfill the requirements for the MA degree.

Option A: MA Thesis

After a student has completed the required coursework the student may enroll in SPA 981 and write a thesis under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty in the Department of Foreign Languages. Successful completion of the theses would result in the completion of the MA degree.

SPA 981 - Thesis 3 Credits

Total: 3 Credits

Option B: Comprehensive Exam

Instead of the thesis course, SPA 981 , students may opt to take a comprehensive exam, based on a reading list, after completing 10 of the courses listed above (No credit).