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Master of Arts in Spanish

Master of Arts in Spanish


IN THIS SECTION
  • French
    • French Minor
  • Latin American and Latinx Studies Minor
    • Latin American and Latinx Studies Minor
  • Spanish
    • Spanish Education Major
    • Spanish Minor
    • Master of Arts in Spanish
  • Spanish Education Major
    • Spanish Education Major
  • Spanish for Health Professionals Minor
    • Spanish for Health Professionals Minor
  • Spanish for the Professions Major
    • Spanish for the Professions Major
  • Spanish Translation Major
    • Spanish Translation Major

Take the next step in your career

The Master of Arts in Spanish program at Worcester State University helps you further develop your understanding of—and appreciation for—the cultures and literatures of Spanish-speaking nations. With part-time, evening, and online classes, our flexible program is designed for working professionals like you, allowing you to advance your career at your own pace.

As the only university in Central Massachusetts with a graduate program in Spanish, Worcester State offers you a diverse array of classes, ranging from the study of language acquisition to the exploration of literatures and cultures of Spain and Latin America. We also offer a unique, 3-week summer immersion experience at the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla in Puebla, Mexico, where you can take classes and explore local culture. You will demonstrate your mastery of program coursework through the completion of a thesis or comprehensive examination in Spanish—and, in recent years, students and professors who have collaborated on research have presented their findings at academic conferences.

While many of our students have continued their studies beyond the master’s level, others have found great success as Spanish instructors in grades K-12. In fact, a master’s degree in Spanish from Worcester State may be used toward professional teacher licensure in Massachusetts. Others still contribute their knowledge and skills in the growing field of professional translation and oral interpretation in such sectors as education, health care, law, and technology.

Check out the different Spanish courses waiting for you at Worcester State
SP-910 Southern Cone Literature and Film
Representative works by authors and film directors from the Southern Cone of Latin America. Content and focus will vary in response to particular student and faculty interest.
3 credits
SP-924 The Latin Americans in US
Their origins, distribution, sociocultural organizations and attitudes. Special attention to the Spanish-speaking community of the area. Classes conducted in Spanish.
3 credits
SP-930 Spanish Novel of 19-20th Century
A study of the most representative novelists of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries in Spain. Classes conducted in Spanish.
3 credits
SP-935 A Sociocultural Study of Latin America
This course will focus on the encounter of cultures in Latin America, Amerindian, African, and Spanish from pre-Columbian times to present.
3 credits
SP-937 Projects & Issues in Spanish for the Professions
A close study of selected projects and bicultural issues for Spanish professionals.
3 credits
SP-945 The Poetry and Theatre of Spain's Golden Age
A comprehensive study of the poetry and theatre which flourished in Spain during the years 1500-1650.
3 credits
SP-955 Effective Teaching of a Foreign Language
Examines and evaluates effective teaching techniques in the Foreign Language classroom at the Middle and Secondary School levels.
3 credits
SP-956 Theory & Practice of Translation
This course will focus on practical exercises as well as the sociolinguistics of translation.
3 credits
SP-957 Topics in the History of the Spanish Language
Study of the more complex structures of Spanish grammar, with special attention to problems of language presentation and reception.
3 credits
SP-994 Thesis Seminar/Comprehensive Exam
Students will work with faculty advisor(s) to design, implement, and evaluate a thesis that investigates a significant issue, or to prepare and take a Comprehensive Exam that evaluates the overall program coursework plus additional materials, if so desired, in order to complete the requirements for graduate work.
3 credits

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