Hispanic Studies
Program Overview
Hispanic Studies is a flexible program that allows students to concentrate on culture, linguistics, literature, and translation. The program aims to meet the needs of students interested in a wide variety of professions, in preparation for further graduate study toward the Ph.D., for other professional fields such as law, medicine, business, government, and for teaching Spanish in high school.
Master of Arts in Hispanic Studies
The focus on language, culture, and literature in the Spanish M.A. program offers a variety of study options in order to meet the growing demand for students who seek to acquire not only a humanistic preparation in a second language, but also the necessary tools for an important practical application of a second language to their future careers. These could include areas such as public and private school teaching, communications, business, law, medicine, or further graduate studies at another institution of higher learning. Enrollment in small seminars allows students to interact easily with peers and create productive mentor relationships with the faculty.
Admission Requirements
Candidates for admission to the graduate program in foreign languages should have the equivalent of the UNLV undergraduate major in the corresponding language with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 in the major field. In some cases, a student who has a bachelor's degree in another discipline may be admitted to the program upon the recommendation of the department graduate coordinator. Possible transfer credit will be determined by the graduate coordinator in accordance with the policies of the Graduate College.
To apply for admission, submit to the Graduate College an application, official transcripts of all college-level work, and two letters of recommendation. Applicants must also take and pass a pre-qualifying exam administered by the department before being officially admitted to the M.A. program. The exam may be retaken once.
Career Information
The M.A. in Hispanic Studies offers further development in Spanish language skills, preparation for further graduate study toward the Ph.D., for other professional fields, such as law, medicine, business, government, and for the teaching of Spanish in high school.