Overview
Spanish Fundamentals
The comprehensive curriculum of the Spanish program of The University of Akron covers:
- composition
- conversation
- literature
- grammar
- civilization
- culture
- customs
Professional Preparation
With a background in the humanities, graduates can think creatively, communicate effectively and work with diverse populations, preparing them to enter graduate school for careers in:
- architecture
- education
- journalism
- business
- law
- medicine
Our Faculty
- are innovative and interactive
- well-traveled
Real-world Experience
Studying abroad is an excellent way to develop academic and professional skills that will enable you to gain a competitive edge in today’s job market. While abroad, you will develop critical thinking, decision-making and language skills, and increase inter-cultural, political and economic understanding.
One of our most popular trips is our summer study abroad program in either Spain or Latin America. Students spend four to five weeks immersed in the Spanish language and Hispanic culture.
Our students also gain practical professional experience through UA's optional cooperative education program. Through co-op, you’ll alternate semesters of work and school while earning a competitive salary.
Degrees and Preparation
A degree in Spanish paves the way to many careers. Increasingly, there is a need for persons with foreign language skills in fields such as:
- health care
- journalism
- broadcasting
- tourism
- law enforcement
- social work
Career Outlook
As more organizations establish themselves abroad, modern language graduates help manage everything from personnel matters to import-export contracts.
The global marketplace also translates to jobs in the media, high-technology, travel industries and more.
Modern language graduates with a background in scientific and technological areas fare especially well in the job market.
Get more details
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Spanish Conversation
- Advanced Spanish Composition
- Advanced Grammar
- Hispanic Culture: Spain
- Hispanic Culture: Spanish America
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Language Studies Linguistics View 871 other Masters in Linguistics in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online Application
- $50 Application Fee
- Official Secondary School Transcripts
- Official Proof of English Proficiency
- Official SAT/ACT (Optional, required only for scholarships and direct admission)
Tuition Fee
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International
15500 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 15500 USD per year and a duration of 48 months. -
National
15500 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 15500 USD per year and a duration of 48 months. -
In-State
11635 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 11635 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
Due for update
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Check the official programme website for potential updates.