Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Spanish

University of North Texas

Save time and money on your way to earning your bachelor's and master's degrees in Spanish. With over 400 million speakers in more than twenty countries, Spanish is one of the most spoken languages in the world rivaled only by English and Mandarin Chinese. No matter what career you choose, Spanish will help you succeed, and an M. A. in Spanish increases the salary base of many positions and offers opportunities in translation and interpretation at the local, national, and international levels. In the U.S. there are 41 million native speakers of Spanish and 11 million people speak it as a second language. No doubt it is the fastest-growing language in this country. Daily use of Spanish is so common in the U.S. - at stores, at restaurants, at work, on television, on the radio, on the streets, etc. - that most Americans take it for granted.In the state of Texas, with its dynamic Hispanic population, there are over 6 million speakers of Spanish and growing. No doubt, knowing English and Spanish will give anyone a clear edge in today's work world.At the basic and intermediate levels students master all Spanish language skills through oral and written practice as well as online activities. Advanced students take prerequisite classes before choosing from a variety of courses in literature, culture, professions, civilization and cinema to fulfill requirements and electives.The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Spanish at UNT prepares students for literary and cultural analysis as well as linguistics. This Master's can serve as a terminal degree for those wishing to teach at the secondary, community college, and university levels. Also, graduates who wish to continue with a doctorate in Spanish at another university are well prepared.