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PROGRAM: Spanish (teaching and education specializations in Spanish are also available)

Degree: Master of Arts

The Master of Arts in Spanish is offered to students who already possess a bachelor’s degree in Spanish or have other appropriate preparation. This department also provides preparation toward certification in Adolescence Education with a specialization in Spanish.

Campus Location: New Rochelle

Specific focus of the program: Literature

Key features:

• Small size of program; very personal feeling
• The interests of the students help mold the coursework.
• We believe that we are here to satisfy the students’ needs; they are our number one priority
• We strongly encourage students to study abroad to experience the culture first hand.
• Coursework includes classical literature as well as works of the modern era
• The program provides a solid foundation for those interested in achieving teacher certification in Spanish, those working toward doctoral study, and anyone who seeks personal and intellectual growth

Faculty research areas/interests:

Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Spanish Theater, Twentieth Century Spanish Narrative,
Golden Age Theater and Narrative,
Twentieth Century Latin American Theater and Fiction, Contemporary Hispanic Women Writers,
Linguistics and Spanish Culture and Civilization,
Latin American Culture and Civilization,
Pedagogy (Intermediate level learners)

Calendar:
Semester
Classes meet for two hours, one evening per week

Entry terms: Fall, spring, summer

Application deadline: Rolling

Average courseload per term: 2 courses (three credits each)

Credits to completion:

30 or 33 depending on culminating experience pathway

Average time to complete the degree: 2 years

Preferred academic preparation or background experience:
Major or minor in Spanish or by permission of the faculty (interview required).

Admission requirements:

• Application for admission
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended
• Two professional letters of recommendation
• Current resume
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (admission with undergrad below 3.0 by permission of the faculty)
• Interview with Program Chair

Department Contact: Dr. Victoria Ketz (914) 637-2738 vketz@iona.edu

Admissions Contact: (914) 633-2502 admissions@iona.edu

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