Master of Arts in Spanish - Hispanic Literature, Linguistics, and Civilization

California State University - San Bernardino

The M.A. in Spanish focuses on the strengthening of the knowledge of Spanish teachers as well as of the intensive study of literature, linguistics, and culture for those students who will be continuing their advanced studies. The degree is also appropriate for those students seeking employment in the public or private sector in positions that serve the Latino community or require knowledge of Spanish at an advanced level. The B.A. in Spanish + M.A. in Spanish is a possible pathway for students who wish to complete both degrees. The B.A. in Spanish + M.A. in Spanish provides an accelerated pathway to the completion of the graduate degree by allowing undergraduate students to take 4 graduate level courses (12 units) while in undergraduate status. These 12 graduate level units can double count toward both the undergraduate and graduate degree requirements. Admission to the B.A. in Spanish + M.A. in Spanish is open to students who have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or an average GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate coursework in Spanish completed at the time of the application. Students who have a lower GPA than 3.0 may still apply and will be evaluated based on the strength of their other supporting materials. Admission must be approved by the Department of World Languages and Literatures following the C.A.P.E Scholars Program policies and procedures (Coyote Accelerated Postbaccalaureate Education). Furthermore, students who do not maintain a 3.0 GPA upon completion of the B.A. in Spanish will not be permited to move to graduate status and will graduate with the B.A.