How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in the University of Wyoming’s Master of Arts program in Spanish.  Currently, no GRE score has been set for applicants.  If you have taken the GRE, please include your score in your application.

Preferred deadline to apply to the program is January 31 each year for admission to the fall semester of that year. We will consider applications past that date until all available positions, including Teaching Assistantships, are filled. 

Applicants are more likely to succeed as students and instructors provided they have achieved an ACTFL proficiency rating of Advanced Low in the language of the degree program to which the applicant is applying, as well as in English.  Faculty in the degree program will interview prospective applicants online to determine that they possess sufficient proficiency in the language and in English to be successful in their course of study. International students who are Teaching Assistants are required to take OPI or OPIc in English.

Grade point average required for admittance to UW Graduate Education and MA program for Spanish is 3.0. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 to continue in the program.

Application

Those interested in graduate study in this program, are encouraged to contact the Department of Modern & Classical Languages (307-766-4176, languages@uwyo.edu) for more information and guidance regarding applying. In order to apply, please submit the following via the University of Wyoming’s online application system:

• Official transcripts of collegiate work completed, including any post-baccalaureate coursework.  U.S. Military training transcripts that show neither grades nor degrees awarded may be submitted but are not required.

• A minimum of three letters of recommendation from:
• current or former college/university instructor(s) of the applicant; and/or
• current or previous professional supervisor(s) of the applicant.

• A statement of purpose that contains the applicant’s:
• Professional/career goals.
• Educational goals.
• Statement of how the graduate program will help the applicant attain their educational and professional goals.
• Explanation for why the applicant would choose the University of Wyoming for graduate study.

• A full resume that contains:
• Record of all post-secondary academic work, including the names of the institutions, dates of attendance, and degrees earned.
• Record of all professional employment including dates for each (including any military service, AmeriCorp, PeaceCorp, Fulbright, etc. work experience).
• Any special skills or competencies (including any certifications or licenses).
• List of publications, prizes, awards, or other recognitions.
• List of service/volunteer activities.

The university’s Admission Requirements for International Students include a link to the online application. 

Please make sure to read the Graduate Student Regulations and Policies at the Office of the Registrar.

Resources:

• Financial Information regarding probable costs

• Graduate Student Manual

• Graduate Student Resources

• Graduate Student Travel Funding

Graduate Teaching Assistantship for Spanish MA 

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages at University of Wyoming is offering a graduate teaching assistantship position for one semester with renewal for three additional semesters for a total financial support for two academic years of study. These positions are renewable depending on performance in the major course of study and in the teaching duties required of a graduate assistant. Students should have native or near-native fluency in the Spanish language and a B.A. (licenciatura) in Spanish, or closely related field with evidence of upper division or graduate coursework taken in Spanish. 

Graduate Students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average to continue in the program. Students selected will join the Spanish MA Program, studying 9 credit hours per semester of Spanish linguistics and literature, theory, research methods, and pedagogy of language teaching. They will also teach 3 first-year Spanish classes per academic year. Tuition and fees are covered as well as a stipend for the semester of $ 6412.50 (total stipend for 2 semesters in the Academic Yr: $12,825)

Requirements:

For international students: Proof of English speaking proficiency must be provided.

Minimum scores to receive an assistantship: Advance-mid fluency in English on OPIc or TOEFL speaking score of 23 or IELTS speaking score of 6.5 or DuoLingo average score of 105.

For Domestic Minority Students: The University of Wyoming offers Graduate Assistantships that are intended to increase access to and opportunities for graduate education for U.S. students from underrepresented/underserved populations and to increase student diversity in our graduate degree programs on a competitive basis.

The University of Wyoming is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, or any other applicable protected category or participation in any protected activity in any aspect of employment or services.

For additional information, Please contact Professor Joy Landeira, Department Head and Graduate Coordinator.