Master's Degree in Hispanic Studies
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
A master’s program in Hispanic studies is perfect for individuals interested in exploring the language, literature, and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Graduates often pursue careers as educators, translators, or cultural consultants, specializing in fields such as linguistics, Latin American literature, and intercultural communication.
Program Overview
The Master’s in Hispanic Studies offers advanced, interdisciplinary training in the language, literature, and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Designed for students seeking academic, educational, or professional careers involving Spanish language and Hispanic cultures, the program combines rigorous coursework with opportunities for research and teaching. Students explore topics ranging from linguistics and literary analysis to film, history, and cultural studies, gaining the skills needed for careers in education, translation, international relations, and beyond.
The reputation of the Department of Hispanic Studies at the University of Kentucky is based on the department's long, outstanding history and a tradition of exciting and innovative scholarship on the part of its faculty. The master's program in Hispanic Studies aims to prepare students for successful careers as scholars and teachers by providing them with a strong background in Spanish and Spanish American letters and a wide variety of other cultural forms that is supported by a strong critical foundation and informed by an emphasis on interdisciplinarity.
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What You'll Learn
Please view the current Hispanic Studies graduate handbook for curriculum and degree requirements, procedures and policies, and more.
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
Admission Requirements
Please view the Graduate School's Admission Requirements. If there are Additional Requirements listed below, those program-specific requirements also apply.
Application Requirements
Please view the application requirements for the Graduate School. If there are Additional Requirements listed below, those program-specific requirements also apply.
Program Specific Requirements
For students who aspire to earn a PhD in Hispanic Studies, please apply directly to Hispanic Studies PhD program to earn your MA en passant.
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As a graduate student, there are additional opportunities for student funding. Once you are admitted into a degree-bearing graduate program at UK, you can apply for a wide variety of financial assistance, including assistantships and fellowships. These opportunities can be tied to your program’s availability, so you should inquire with your program director about opportunities available within your program!
Program Specific Funding Opportunities
Graduate students admitted into the Masters or Doctoral programs in the Department of Hispanic Studies may request to be considered as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. A teaching assistantship allows students to receive supervised, hands-on training in the classroom while completing their program of study. Students typically teach two lower-level language courses each semester coordinated by the Director of Elementary Language Instruction and also receive a full tuition and fees scholarship as well as health insurance and a modest stipend.
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