Foreign Languages (MA) (Concentration in Spanish)

Who should apply?

The MA program in Foreign Languages with a concentration in Spanish at George Mason University, which can be completed fully online, 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. You can also earn a Graduate Certificate in Spanish Heritage Language Education while earning your MA, with no additional credits required! (For more info see: https://to.gmu.edu/shle)

Why choose George Mason?

Mason’s location in Fairfax, Virginia, and our proximity to Washington, D.C., place our program in one of the most culturally rich and vibrant areas in the world. Many of our graduate courses are available in online and hybrid formats and the concentration in Spanish can be completed fully online.

Requirements: 30 credits

Core Courses (6 credits)

• SPAN 502, Hispanic Sociolinguistics, 3
• SPAN 510, Methods of Literary and Cultural Studies, 3

Students must take the core courses within their first 15 credits.

5 Courses in Latino, Latin American, or Spanish cultures, literatures, or linguistics (18 credits): Select any five courses with the SPAN subject code

Electives

• Select three elective courses of 3 credits each in consultation with an advisor
• Electives can include additional courses in Latin American or Spanish culture, linguistics, or literature; courses with the subject code FRLN; up to 6 credits of courses in related fields; and up to 6 credits of thesis research and writing.
• Students who do not complete their thesis during one semester of SPAN 799 will need to register for additional credits. Independent studies courses are not available for graduate students of Spanish.

Various course and lab fees may be assessed depending on the course(s) in which the student is enrolled. Please refer to the Students Accounts Office website for more information on tuition and fees.

For information on loans and scholarships, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding grants, tuition waivers and other merit aid, please inquire with your graduate department.

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. You can also earn a Graduate Certificate in Spanish Heritage Language Education while earning your MA, with no additional credits required! (For more info see: https://to.gmu.edu/shle)

Application Materials

Graduate application