COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of Arts in Spanish at DePaul University offers a flexible and comprehensive curriculum designed to build advanced linguistic proficiency and deep cultural understanding of the Spanish-speaking world. The program requires the completion of 48 quarter credit hours, typically structured as twelve graduate-level courses in Spanish, with the possibility of including one or two relevant courses taught in English with advisor approval. The curriculum allows students to customize their studies according to their academic and professional interests, incorporating areas such as literature, linguistics, cultural studies, and applied language use. Students develop advanced communication skills, including speaking, writing, and comprehension, while engaging in critical analysis of texts and cultural contexts. The program also supports interdisciplinary learning, offering options to combine the degree with graduate certificates in areas such as Translation and Interpreting, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), or Digital Humanities, further enhancing career-focused expertise.Courses are typically offered in the evening, with some electives available in the afternoon or evening, allowing flexibility for working professionals, and the program can generally be completed in two years. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical application, preparing students to use Spanish effectively in professional contexts such as education, public service, healthcare, business, and community engagement. Students also have opportunities for experiential learning within Chicago’s diverse Latinx communities, applying their language skills in real-world settings.Overall, the program integrates advanced language training, cultural analysis, and customizable coursework to equip graduates with the linguistic fluency, research skills, and cultural competence needed for professional advancement or further academic study.