M.A. in LLC with a Spanish Concentration
Our graduate program of study offers two options: the thesis option requires 30 hours of graduate study (24 hours of course work and 6 hours thesis) and a comprehensive examination; the non-thesis option requires 30 hours of course work and a comprehensive examination. Speak with our graduate advisor to see which is right for you!
M.Ed. in Teacher Education with a concentration in Spanish Education
This program culminates with the development of an Advanced Competencies Portfolio, providing eligibility for candidates to apply for “M” licensure from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Field experiences (school-based activities) are required. The Master of Education in Teacher Education with a concentration in French Education is designed for applicants who already hold “A” licensure and requires 36 semester hours with 18 semester hours in the content area. All students are required to demonstrate proficiency in Phonetics.
M.A.T. in Teacher Education with a concentration in Spanish Education
This program culminates with the development of an Advanced Competencies Portfolio, providing eligibility for candidates to apply for “M” licensure from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Field experiences (school-based activities) are required. The Master of Education in Teacher Education with a concentration in French Education is designed for applicants who already hold “A” licensure and requires 36 semester hours with 18 semester hours in the content area. All students are required to demonstrate proficiency in Phonetics.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Advanced Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultural Studies
This program requires 15 semester hours and is designed for professionals who may have a bachelor’s degree in a field other than Spanish but who are able to demonstrate linguistic and analytical skills in Spanish equivalent to having completed a minimum of 21 undergraduate semester hours above the 204 level.
Admission Requirements
- A minimum of 24 semester hours in Spanish above the 204 level in the undergraduate program.
- A minimum of Advanced Low Proficiency (according to ACTFL Guidelines). The department may request an Oral Proficiency Interview. An interview with the Director of Graduate Studies may be required.
- Applicants who have not taken Phonetics will be required to take a remedial prerequisite or co-requisite course such as SPA 416 (not included in hours required for the degree).
In addition to the application materials required by The Graduate School, applicants to our graduate programs must provide the following:
- 500-word Statement of Purpose in Spanish, highlighting prior experiences and explaining reasons for applying and expectations for the program.
- 3- to 5-minute unscripted digital recording demonstrating speaking ability in Spanish. The sample file should discuss a topic related to the program of study as well as experiences and motivation.
- An analytical paper in Spanish or English, written for a prior course in the humanities, or a comparable writing sample.
Applicants must submit all application materials required by The Graduate School by the appropriate deadline. Students are admitted in Fall and Spring semesters. To be considered for departmental assistantships and scholarships, all application materials must be submitted by March 15.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available in the form of scholarships and assistantships. Graduate assistantships normally require full-time enrollment (minimum of 6 semester hours); recipients work 20 hours/week for the Department. Tuition waivers may be available to accompany assistantships. All application materials should be received by February 15 from students who wish to be considered for financial assistance for the following academic year. Additional funding information is available at http://fia.uncg.edu.
In order to qualify as a resident of NC for tuition purposes, a student must have established legal residence (“domicile”) in NC and maintained that legal residence for at least 12 months before applying for classification as a NC resident. In addition, numerous other factors must be considered. Applications for Residence-and-Tuition Status are submitted through the Office of the Provost.
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Please address all Graduate questions to:
ignacio lopez
Ph.D., Associate Professor of Spanish, Associate Department Head, Director of Graduate Studies
Notice: The U.S. Department of Education requires that all higher education institutions advise students as to whether their curriculum provides them with the eligibility to apply for a professional license and/or certification in the state for which they plan to practice.
As such, please review UNC Greensboro’s status by state for the Master of Education (M.Ed) in Teacher Education with a Concentration in Spanish Education program or the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with a Concentration in Spanish Education program. You should note whether the program either “meets”, “does not meet”, or if there “has not been a determination” of the program’s status in the state for which you plan to practice. You should contact the program’s support staff (bmross@uncg.edu) with any questions regarding this data.
