Spanish, M.A.

The Department of World Languages & Cultures at Bowling Green State University offers an innovative Master of Arts degree in Spanish that includes academic mentoring by our graduate faculty at BGSU and the option of studying abroad to acquire cultural and linguistic skills through immersion.  By the end of the MA program, students will be able to discuss critically and analytically, both orally and in writing, a variety of topics related to the Spanish language as well as Spanish-speaking cultures and literatures. Students will demonstrate advanced competence in the Spanish language and familiarity with the theoretical issues and research tools in the broad fields of Spanish, Latin American and Caribbean literature, cultural studies and linguistics. By acquiring these skills our students become proficient bilingual communicators with a deep understanding of the Spanish speaking world, from Argentina to the U.S. Spanish M.A. alumni are well prepared to succeed in a wide variety of careers that require sophisticated communication skills, cross-cultural understanding, and critical thinking.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Master’s degree, students in the Spanish program are expected to be able to:

• Discuss critically and analytically, both orally and in writing, a variety of topics related to the Spanish language as well as Spanish-speaking cultures and literatures. 
• Demonstrate advanced competence in the Spanish language. 
• Demonstrate familiarity with the theoretical issues and research tools in the broad fields of literature, culture and linguistics from Spain and Latin America. 

Admission Requirements

Documents Required: 

• Three Letters of Recommendation
• A personal statement in Spanish: The statement should include your motivation for applying to graduate school, why you see yourself as qualified for admission to this program, what you hope to achieve in your area of interest, and your aspirations following the receipt of the graduate degree.
• Writing Sample - An original writing sample in Spanish is also required for the Spanish - MA program

International applicants are required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTEA). Successful completion of ELS 112 will also be accepted for this requirement. 

Additionally, Duolingo test scores will be accepted for applications through Summer 2025. Applicants of the Graduate College who have completed a previous degree (associate, bachelor’s master’s or doctorate) from a U.S. college/university or are from a country (click here for a complete list) in which instruction was delivered in English (and attended the university for at least two years) are exempt from providing these test scores.

Application Requirements

Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements

International Application Information

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