Master of Arts in Spanish - Creative Writing

The Master's degree in Spanish enhances skills in the areas of Spanish linguistics, Latin America and Peninsular Literature, Creative Writing, and Latina/o Literature and Language. The program fosters critical and creative thinking skills through the study of literature, linguistics, translation, creative writing, and culture. The program promotes these skills by introducing students to philosophical issues examined in literature and art, writing and analytical skills, and the rich cultural complexities of languages, peoples, and nations across the globe. This program offers several concentrations.

To be admitted to the graduate program in Spanish, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below: Bachelor's degree in Spanish from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent. Applicants that do not hold a BA in Spanish must have completed a minimum of 12 hours of Spanish at the advanced undergraduate level with a GPA of 3.0 in those 12 hours. Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours. GRE General Test. GRE test scores are valid for 5 years. A waiver of the GRE requirement will be granted to applicants who show proof of completing a graduate degree (master\u2019s or doctoral). Academic paper written in Spanish for an upper-level undergraduate course. Three letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources. Letter of intent. Personal interview (online or in person). IELTS \u2013 6.5 TOFEL ibt \u2013 79 TOFEL pbt \u2013 550