Program Overview

Program Overview

The MA in Foreign Languages with a concentration in Spanish offers students an opportunity to study a wide variety of topics from multiple disciplinary perspectives. Coursework includes the academic study of the language, literature, and the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world (including the US) as well as applied linguistics, cultural studies, critical pedagogy, film studies, and Latinx studies.

Concentrations

• Spanish

Career Opportunities

The MA in Foreign Languages: Concentration in Spanish opens up opportunities for in academic and professional contexts requiring advanced cultural knowledge and Spanish proficiency. Pre- and in-service teachers and other educators can learn in-demand skills related to the teaching of heritage and L2 learners of Spanish.

Program Details

Program Structure

The program can be completed fully online and consists of 30 total credits. Students can choose to simultaneously earn the graduate certificate in Spanish Heritage Language Education, which provides expertise on the linguistic, sociolinguistic, and cultural characteristics of Spanish-speakers in the US; heritage language educational policy; and social justice-oriented, antiracist approaches to teaching Spanish. Coursework can count for BOTH the MA and the certificate.

Target Audience

The MA program in Foreign Languages with a concentration in Spanish is suited for applicants seeking professional opportunities in academic and professional contexts requiring advanced cultural knowledge and Spanish proficiency. Students take courses from top scholars in the fields of Hispanic linguistics, Spanish-language literary and cultural studies and anti-racist and social justice education. Pre- and in-service teachers and other educators can learn in-demand skills related to the teaching of heritage and L2 learners of Spanish.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Various course and lab fees may be assessed depending on the course(s) in which the student is enrolled. For information on tuition and fees, please refer to the relevant office. For information on loans and scholarships, visit the relevant aid office. For information regarding grants, tuition waivers and other merit aid, please inquire with your graduate department.

Institution

The program is offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at George Mason University, located in Fairfax, Virginia, and proximity to Washington, D.C., placing the program in one of the most culturally rich and vibrant areas in the world. Many of the graduate courses are available in online and hybrid formats, and the concentration in Spanish can be completed fully online.