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May 01, 2024
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2023-2024 University of Wyoming Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Spanish, M.A.
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As a Spanish Masters Student, you will develop your speaking, listening, reading, writing, and presentational skills in Spanish. You will gain a better understanding of perspectives and experiences of Spanish speaking cultures.
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Program Specific Admission Requirements
Those interested in graduate study in this program, are encouraged to contact the Department of Modern & Classical Languages (307-766-4176, languages@uwyo.edu) for more information and guidance regarding applying. In order to apply, please submit the following via the University of Wyoming’s online application system (http://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/apply.html):
- Official transcripts of collegiate work completed, including any post-baccalaureate coursework. U.S. Military training transcripts that show neither grades nor degrees awarded may be submitted but are not required.
- A minimum of three letters of recommendation from:
- current or former college/university instructor(s) of the applicant; and/or
- current or previous professional supervisor(s) of the applicant.
- A statement of purpose that contains the applicant’s:
- Professional/career goals.
- Educational goals.
- Statement of how the graduate program will help the applicant attain their educational and professional goals.
- Explanation for why the applicant would choose the University of Wyoming for graduate study.
- A full resume that contains:
- Record of all post-secondary academic work, including the names of the institutions, dates of attendance, and degrees earned.
- Record of all professional employment including dates for each (including any military service, AmeriCorp, PeaceCorp, Fulbright, etc. work experience).
- Any special skills or competencies (including any certifications or licenses).
- List of publications, prizes, awards, or other recognitions.
- List of service/volunteer activities.
The preferred application deadline is January 31 to be considered for fall admission, but applications will remain open until all available positions are filled.
GRE scores are not required. A minimum of a 3.0 undergraduate cumulative GPA is required for admission. Applicants must present evidence of a satisfactory background in Spanish coursework or near-native fluency in the Spanish language.
International applicants, who are not native English-speakers, must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. International students with Teaching Assistantships require proof of English speaking proficiency: Advanced-Mid on OPIc or TOEFL speaking score of 23, or IELTS speaking score of 6.5, or DuoLingo average score of 105. Please contact the UW English Language Center (http://www.uwyo.edu/elc/) if you have questions regarding the English proficiency requirements. Please see more information in the Graduate Admissions and Graduate Student Regulations and Policies entries in the front section of the UW Catalog.
Required Courses
Program Specific Degree Requirements
A total of 27 graduate-level course hours are required.
Plus 4 thesis hours.
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