Spanish Language and Literature MA

The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures (RLL) at the University at Buffalo, trains students to develop new knowledge about the languages, literatures and cultures of the Romance languages, as well as the cultures and diasporic communities with which they have remained in sustained contact. Students in RLL are prepared to participate in critical discussions in the discipline and engage meaningfully with the scholarship of colleagues in neighboring disciplines.

Required Core (3 credits)

RLL 501LEC - Intro Romance Lang & Lit Credits: 3

Electives & Culminating Experience (33 credits)

Electives (27-33 credits)

Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 36 minimum total credit hours.

*Proficiency in language other than primary language or English pertinent to student’s program must be demonstrated prior to undertaking work on the Master’s Project.

Select from all graduate level:

Spanish (SPA) courses (excluding SPA 700 )
Romance Language & Literature (RLL) courses
Including at least one course each in Peninsular Literature, Spanish American Literature, and Spanish Linguistics
Maximum 6 credits outside of department

Culminating Experience: Exam, Project or Thesis (0-6 credits)

SPA 650TUT - Masters Project Guidance Credits: 1 - 6

Total Credit Hours: 36

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

36 Hours

Time-To-Degree

2 Years

Application Fee

$75

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.