Study Spanish, M.A. at California State University, Fresno in the USA, College of Arts and Humanities

What will I learn?

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures offers the Master of Arts degree in Spanish.The Master of Arts degree program in Spanish language and literature serves several categories of students: those anticipating doctoral studies, those teaching or preparing to teach in high school and community college, and those interested in further study beyond the baccalaureate degree. For specific requirements, consult the departmental graduate committee chair. The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures believes that the study of a language should enable the student to participate in oral and written communication in the language, gain knowledge and understanding of the cultures of the world, connect with other disciplines and acquire knowledge that may be unavailable to the monolingual English speaker, develop insight into the nature of language and culture, and participate in communities at home and abroad.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Humanities

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$15,168.00 per year
Health Service Fee- 155
Start date

January 2027

Venue

CSU, Fresno

5241 N. Maple Ave.,

Fresno,

California,

93740, West, United States

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$15,168.00 per year
Health Service Fee- 155
Start date

August 2027

Venue

CSU, Fresno

5241 N. Maple Ave.,

Fresno,

California,

93740, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission to the M.A. program in Spanish requires a minimum 3.0 GPA and assumes an undergraduate major in Spanish but is open to others with a bachelor's degree who show intellectual promise and ability to perform at a satisfactory level during their graduate studies. Students lacking the B.A. in Spanish will be required to make up deficiencies prior to acceptance into the M.A. program.

English language Score: TOEFL – 80 iBT, or IELTS – 6.5, or Pearsons Test of English - 53, or iTEP – 4.5. Application Deadlines: Fall - April 15 and Spring - November 1.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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