Master of Arts in Spanish

Department of Modern & Classical Languages

Admission to the graduate program in a specific language is open to students who have completed an undergraduate major, or the equivalent, in the same subject and who meet the minimum requirements set forth in this Catalog.

Students entering the graduate program from other institutions may be required to make up for deficiencies in areas covered by required courses in this department's undergraduate programs.

The M.A. in Spanish offers teaching assistantships (tuition and fees, plus a stipend of $15,642 per academic year). Tuition waivers and other scholarships are available on a competitive basis. Graduate Teaching Assistants teach 3 courses per academic year (2 courses one semester, and 1 course the other semester). The program intends to prepare students for success in the professional world and/or a Ph.D. program.

 

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 Application

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.

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 Resources

• Graduate Student Travel Funding