Program Overview

Doctor of Philosophy in Spanish (Doctoral)

Overview

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese offers a comprehensive and innovative graduate program in the literature and cultures of the Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian world. Courses cover a range of chronological, geographical and generic categories, including Peninsular and Latin American literature and visual culture from the pre-modern period to the present day, as well as courses in literary, aesthetic and political theory. Our program is distinguished by interdisciplinary approaches and cross-unit collaboration. Our faculty is committed to working closely with you to prepare you for careers in university teaching and research, and beyond.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Culture & Language
• Education & Human Development
• English & Literature

Minimum Credit Units

• 54 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Degrees Offered

• Hispanic Linguistics Emphasis

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

*Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 92.86%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 5.9092 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Male: 46.15%
• Enrollment % Female: 53.84%
• Enrollment % International: 50%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 23.08%

*All application, admission, and enrollment data are calculated in the fall of each academic year.

Average Time to Degree is a calculation showing the average time it took students in the program to complete their degree from the point of entry. This number is based on data from the previous 5 years.

Underrepresented Minorities (URM) includes domestic students of ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Humanities

Degree

• Doctor of Philosophy