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On the graduate level, the Spanish-Portuguese Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures offers the following degrees:

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Master of Arts in Spanish (M.A. in Spanish)

The M.A. in Foreign Language is a graduate degree with a major in Spanish language and literature. It is available with a thesis and a non-thesis option. The thesis option is generally recommended for students who intend eventually to obtain a doctorate. The non-thesis option is often appropriate for those who intend to use their M.A. coursework as direct preparation for secondary-school teaching or another career. Students should consult with their adviser to determine the best option.

Admission to the Program & Degree Requirements


Master of Arts in Foreign Languages & Literatures
(M.A. in F.L.L.)
The M.A. in Foreign Literature and Language is a graduate degree with concentration in a primary, a secondary language, and linguistics. The primary language may be Spanish; the secondary language may be Chinese, French, German, Japanese, or Russian.

Admission to the Program & Degree Requirements


Master of Arts in Teaching
(M.A.T.)
The M.A.T. degree program, while designed especially for those who wish to strengthen their preparation to teach Spanish in secondary schools and two-year colleges, is open to anyone wishing to pursue graduate work in this language.

Admission to the Program & Degree Requirements


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