Online Master of Arts in Spanish
Expand your global impact with an online Master of Arts in Spanish from Arizona State University. This program offers a deep understanding of literature, language, teaching methods and cultural expressions from Spain, Latin America, the U.S. and beyond. You’ll gain insights that support careers in business, communication, education, government, law and translation, and prepare for doctoral studies.
Quick facts
Next start date: 08/21/2025
Total classes: 10
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 30
A master’s program exploring Spanish literature, culture and linguistics
This program provides a deep understanding of literature, art, history and pop culture within Spanish-speaking communities worldwide. Taught primarily in Spanish, courses build your expertise in Spanish linguistics, including grammar, sound systems and real-world language use.
With flexible electives, you can tailor your studies by examining topics such as Chicano/Chicana poetry, contemporary Spanish-American short stories, culture and women writers in the early modern era, second language acquisition, second language teaching methods and bilingualism. You’ll shape your course plan based on your previous training, career goals and guidance from your mentor and committee.
The skills you’ll develop
Coursework equips you with both transferable and industry-specific skills. Regardless of your focus, you’ll strengthen your ability to interpret literature and cultural production, communicate in Spanish, solve linguistic challenges, analyze research and apply a global perspective. You’ll also learn to explain complex concepts, mentor others and lead group discussions.
Depending on your course selections, you may gain skills in:
Will my diploma say ‘online’?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
Online Spanish master’s degree courses
Program requirements include a core course, a literature and culture elective, and a linguistics elective. The remaining credits consist of electives based on your interests in literature, culture, applied linguistics and linguistics. Broad topic areas include Spanish, Spanish-American and Mexican-American culture, as well as Spanish second language acquisition, language program administration, sociolinguistics and applied linguistics. A culminating capstone course allows you to complete a project aligned with your career goals.
*Note: Some coursework is also available in Portuguese, which can expand your global perspective to include the Lusophone world and provide additional marketable skills.
What you can do with a master’s in Spanish
Completing this advanced Spanish degree can open doors to careers in education, translation, research, curriculum and material design and language program administration. Potential roles include language teaching, second/heritage language instruction and program leadership. While this degree can help you advance professionally, some career paths require additional certifications that must be pursued separately. Additional career examples include:
Learn from leading educators and researchers in Spanish language and culture
Housed within The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the School of International Letters and Cultures (SILC) includes a distinguished Spanish program enriched by notable faculty, accomplished alumni and impactful research initiatives.
SILC faculty engage in diverse research projects that address global cultural and linguistic issues. Their work spans topics from dialectal variation in the Spanish-speaking world to the impact of interpersonal violence in Latin America and from film to sound studies. The school also partners with institutions and research centers worldwide, fostering collaboration and cultural exchange.
Learn from leading educators and researchers in Spanish language and culture
Housed within The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the School of International Letters and Cultures (SILC) includes a distinguished Spanish program enriched by notable faculty, accomplished alumni and impactful research initiatives.
SILC faculty engage in diverse research projects that address global cultural and linguistic issues. Their work spans topics from dialectal variation in the Spanish-speaking world to the impact of interpersonal violence in Latin America and from film to sound studies. The school also partners with institutions and research centers worldwide, fostering collaboration and cultural exchange.
How to apply
Applicants to the Master of Arts in Spanish program must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
