Spanish - Master of Arts

Coursework

To obtain the MA degree, the candidate must complete a minimum of 30 credits. The candidate must successfully complete ten graduate courses, eight of which should be from the offerings of the Spanish program listed below. Two of the ten courses can be taken in allied fields approved by the department. Courses taken for undergraduate credit may not be double-counted for graduate credit.

MA final project

The MA in Spanish offers two options to fulfill the concluding experience of the program:

1) Non-thesis option (30 credits, ten classes). Students who select this option will present a seminar paper or project at a local, regional, or national conference. Presentation at the UNH Graduate Research Conference (https://www.gradschool.unh.edu/grc.php) is acceptable to fulfill this requirement.

2) Thesis option (30 credits, eight classes plus thesis). Enrollment in Spanish 899 (Master's Thesis, 6 credits) counts for two of the ten required courses for the M.A. The thesis option involves the preparation of a Master's Thesis or an equivalent research project directed by a faculty advisor. This research track is specifically designed for those students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Spanish or in a related field.

MA program planning 

Year 1

Fall 3 800/900-level courses

Spring 3 800/900-level courses

Summer 2 courses at an approved graduate level study-away summer program, or complete
two courses in approved allied field courses. Possible future hybrid or online
Spanish courses at UNH.

Year 2

Fall Non-thesis option: 2 800/900-level courses

Thesis option: Spanish 899 (Master's Thesis, no residency required)

Spring Present seminar paper or project at a local, regional, or national conference.
Presentation at the UNH Graduate Research Conference is acceptable to fulfill
this requirement.