Master of Arts in Spanish

Wichita State University

The Master of Arts (MA) in Spanish from Wichita State combines advanced studies in literature, cultural studies, linguistics and translation. Students in this program enjoy access to study-abroad opportunities and graduate teaching assistantships. At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.The MA degree in Spanish requires the completion of 32 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree, including at least two seminars with research papers. All candidates must pass a written comprehensive examination based on two reading lists-Latin American literature and peninsular (Spain) literature-and on a third area of examination of the student’s choosing. After these three exams are approved, the student has to pass the oral exam before being granted the degree.