Welcome!
Welcome!
The master of arts (M.A.) program in Spanish is a dynamic academic unit that combines research and applied learning to advance knowledge of the Spanish language, the literature and cultures of the Hispanic world, and to apply Spanish in a professional environment. The Spanish M.A. program provides students with the foundation they need to: serve in a wide range of public and private sector professions requiring a high degree of proficiency in Spanish; pursue doctoral studies; or teach in institutions of higher learning.
Students explore Hispanic cultures in seminar settings through the study of linguistics and the literatures of the Spanish-speaking world. The 33-hour, two-year Master of Arts in Spanish program offers flexible options for writing a thesis or taking internship courses abroad. The 36-hour track includes a minor in another field.
Topics of study include:
- Spanish in professional contexts/Applied Spanish
- Translation
- Mexican and Mexican American literatures
- Latin American Literature
- Medieval and Early Modern literature
- Don Quijote
- Language contact and change
The dynamic and highly regarded faculty guide graduate students in learning, research, and scholarship on the beautiful San Marcos campus, convenient to the Austin and San Antonio metro areas. Evening classes enable professionals to complete their degree. The program also offers graduate assistantships in teaching, editing, and study abroad.
The members of the graduate faculty have varied research and teaching interests, reputations for scholarly excellence, and commitment to students' intellectual growth and academic progress. Online and in-person classes offered.
“. . . The dedication of each professor to his or her students is unparalleled, and this program has prepared me for a lifetime of success by giving me a broad academic background in the literature, culture, and linguistics of the Hispanic world.”
— Allison Yakel, M.A. ’15, Spanish Ph.D., University of Houston
Degree Program Options
| Degree | Hours | Thesis Option | Minor Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. | 33 hours | Thesis | No minor - Thesis required |
| M.A. | 33 hours | Non-Thesis | No minor - Internship required |
| M.A. | 33 hours | Non-Thesis | No minor - 6 hours of additional Spanish courses required |
| M.A. | 36 hours | Thesis | Minor required - Thesis required |
| M.A. | 36 hours | Non-Thesis | Minor required - Internship required |
| M.A. | 36 hours | Non-Thesis | Minor required - 6 hours of additional Spanish courses required |
Learn more about current Spanish graduate course offerings.
Important Admissions Deadlines
- Priority Fall: February 1
- Fall: June 15
- Spring: October 15
- Summer: no admission
Applications will continue to be considered on a space-available basis after the deadline.
Funding (Scholar/fellow/assistantships):
- Applications must be complete by the priority deadline to be considered for funding.
Contact Information
Dr. Agustín Cuadrado
Spanish Graduate Advisor
Professor of Spanish
Office: CENT 224F
E-mail: ac41@txstate.edu
The Graduate College
Texas State University
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666-4605
Phone: 512.245.2581
E-mail: gradcollege@txstate.edu