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Mar 14, 2025
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University General Course Catalog 2025-2026 (DRAFT)
World Languages and Literatures (Spanish Specialization), M.A.
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The Department of World Languages and Literatures offers a program of graduate study leading to the degree of Master of Arts in World Languages and Literatures, with a specialization in Spanish.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to: - successfully complete a Ph.D. program or another advanced degree (M.D., J.D., etc.).
- secure a teaching position at an educational institution.
- improve their standing within the institutions in which they may already be employed.
- pursue any career (for example, in foreign service with the State department) in which deep knowledge of Spanish and/or Hispanic cultures is a valuable asset.
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting university and graduate school requirements, applicants must possess: - a BA degree (or equivalent) in Spanish, or a BA degree (or equivalent) in a related field and 18 semester credits in upper-division courses in the language; and
- a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 (or equivalent) in undergraduate Spanish courses.
GRE scores are not required. Visit https://www.unr.edu/world-languages/wll-graduate-program for more information. I. Program Requirements
The program offers two tracks: - Thesis track (30 credits),
- At least 18 credits, including six thesis credits, must be in 700-level courses. If a minor is approved, at least six graduate credits are required in the minor area.
- Non-thesis track (30 credits),
- At least 15 credits must be in 700-level courses. No thesis is required. If a minor is approved, a minimum of nine graduate credits are required in the minor area.
Although a minor is not required, students may elect to include a minor field of specialization, which must be approved by the student’s advisory-examining committee. Visit https://www.unr.edu/world-languages/wll-graduate-program/credit-requirements for more information on the 700-level course requirement. Visit https://www.unr.edu/world-languages/wll-graduate-program/language-requirements for more information on the reading proficiency requirement. II. Total Units
Thesis: 30 graduate units. Non-Thesis: 30 graduate units. Undergraduate Prerequisites
In addition to meeting university and graduate school requirements, applicants must possess: - a BA degree (or equivalent) in Spanish, or a BA degree (or equivalent) in a related field and 18 semester credits in upper-division courses in the language; and
- a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 (or equivalent) in undergraduate Spanish courses.
GRE scores are not required. Visit https://www.unr.edu/world-languages/wll-graduate-program for more information. |
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