Spanish Graduate Studies
Join us at Saint Louis University for an enriching graduate experience that will equip you with the skills, knowledge and cultural competence to excel in an increasingly globalized world. SLU's Spanish graduate programs offer a comprehensive blend of academic and practical training, providing students with valuable teaching and research opportunities in the languages and cultures of Spanish-speaking communities in the United States, Latin America and Spain.
You can specialize in one of our three graduate pathways:
- M.A. in Spanish
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Advanced Spanish Studies
- M.A . in Spanish Education
Strengths
- Academic excellence: engage in rigorous coursework designed to develop critical thinking, reading, writing, and speaking skills in Spanish.
- Cultural immersion: enhance your cultural awareness and understanding of Spanish-speaking communities, fostering a global perspective.
- Career advancement: prepare for diverse career paths in education, academia, non-profits, translation, business, government, law, health care, and other fields where high-level Spanish fluency and intercultural competence are essential.
- Advanced studies: lay a strong foundation for further graduate work or doctoral studies in Spanish.
Faculty Expertise
Our program is distinguished by its accomplished faculty, who are:
- Recognized scholars: active researchers with diverse interests and strong academic backgrounds, contributing to their fields.
- Award-winning educators: dedicated teachers passionate about mentoring students and fostering their intellectual growth and academic success.
Areas of Specialization
The program’s faculty specialize in a wide range of areas, ensuring a rich and diverse academic experience.
Literatures and Cultures
- Cultural, intellectual and social history
- Film, media and visual studies
- Feminism and gender studies
- Race and ethnic studies
- Literary and cultural studies
Linguistics and Pedagogy
- Phonetics and phonology
- Language variation
- Sociolinguistics
- Dialectology
- Pronunciation
- Second- and heritage-language acquisition
- Dual-language immersion programs
Program Pathways
Find out more about our exciting programs below.
M.A. in Spanish
- Full-time option: two years
- Part-time option: up to five years
$1,310
30 credit hours total
Three required courses in Literatures and Cultures
Three required courses in Linguistics and Pedagogy
Four electives
Four-hour written exam (in Spanish – final year)
One-hour oral exam (in Spanish – final semester)
- Graduates with a B.A. in Spanish or related field with high intermediate fluency (or above) in Spanish*
- Teachers of K-12 Spanish/world Languages who want an M.A. in their content area (and do not need licensure)
*Applicants who have completed a B.A. in other areas/fields or who have different backgrounds should reach out to discuss their trajectories and interests with the M.A. coordinator
Spanish graduate study at SLU provides both academic and practical training, alongside valuable teaching and research opportunities, in the language and cultures of Spanish-speaking communities of the United States, Latin America and Spain.
In-depth study offers students the foundation, experiences and opportunities needed to:
- Excel in critical thinking, reading, writing and speaking in Spanish.
- Heighten cultural awareness and understanding of Spanish-speaking communities and expand an international perspective.
- Expand career opportunities in a global market.
- Work and interact with other Spanish speakers in the U.S. and abroad in the fields of education, academia, nonprofits, translation, business, government, law, health care and other careers that benefit from high-level fluency in Spanish and intercultural competence.
- Continue with advanced-level graduate work or doctoral studies in Spanish.
M.A. in Spanish Education
- Full-time Option: two years plus two required summers
- Part-time option: up to five years
$650
Four required courses of Spanish content [Literatures and Cultures, Linguistics and
Pedagogy]
Two required Spanish pedagogy courses
Five required education courses
Two teaching experiences + semester-long practicum (final semester)
One-hour portfolio presentation (in English – final semester)
- Graduates with a B.A. in Spanish or a related field with high intermediate fluency (or above) in Spanish*
- Teachers of K-12 Spanish/world languages who want an M.A. in their content area + licensure
*Applicants who have completed their B.A. in other areas/fields or who have different backgrounds should reach out to discuss their trajectories and interests with the M.A. Coordinator
Spanish graduate study at SLU provides both academic and practical training, alongside valuable teaching and research opportunities, in the language and cultures of Spanish-speaking communities of the United States, Latin America and Spain.
In-depth study offers students the foundation, experiences and opportunities needed to:
- Become certified, with Licensure, and teach in a public or private school.
- Excel in critical thinking, reading, writing and speaking in Spanish.
- Heighten cultural awareness and understanding of Spanish-speaking communities and expand an international perspective.
- Expand career opportunities in a global market.
- Work and interact with other Spanish speakers in the U.S. and abroad in the fields of education, academia, nonprofits, translation, business, government, law, health care and other careers that benefit from high-level fluency in Spanish and intercultural competence) - continue with advanced-level graduate work or doctoral studies in Spanish or education.
Along with its Saint Louis campus, SLU also has a campus in Madrid, where students
are encouraged to take courses.
Graduate Programs Coordinator
Amy E. Wright, Ph.D.
Email: amy.wright@slu.edu
Office phone: 314-977-3187