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Master of Arts in Spanish

California State University - Northridge

USA,California

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 16,542/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, California

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1972

Total Students: 38,310 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Arts in Spanish

Program Overview

Explore your love for language, literature and culture while gaining practical experience with a flexible M.A. in Spanish.

Why Earn a Master's in Spanish?

The increase in the number of Spanish speakers in the U.S. is creating opportunities for those who speak both English and Spanish fluently. Graduate study in Spanish prepares you for a wide choice of careers that requires native or near-native oral and written skills.

An M.A. program in Spanish offers an ideal academic environment for students interested in advanced studies in Hispanic, Latin American and Peninsular literature, and Spanish linguistics. You'll gain knowledge and develop critical thinking on traditional and modern approaches used in these fields.

Why Study Spanish at CSUN?

Community-based Learning

Our courses are focused on providing actionable practical knowledge. Many courses include community-based and service-learning projects that allow you to apply your knowledge to real-life situations and gain real-world experience. Projects include collaborations with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Clinic, Los Angeles Superior Court and translation opportunities for nonprofits and businesses.

A Flexible and Rigorous Program

CSUN's Spanish M.A. program offers a flexible schedule with face-to-face, hybrid and online courses. You'll have an option to focus your course work on one or more of the following fields: Peninsular literature and culture, Latin American literature and culture, linguistics and interpreting.

Research Opportunities

Our students are actively engaged in research and present their work at local, regional and national events. Funding opportunities are available through different sources to support research and professional development activities.

What You'll Learn

The M.A. program develops your language fluency as well as your analytical, interpretive and writing skills. You'll learn the techniques, methods and strategies to carry out independent research that supports your career goals. You'll work with scholars to experience first hand how new ideas are created through the research process.

You'll select six courses from the fields of language, literature and civilization. Courses include:

History of the Spanish Language
Advanced Translation
Spanish Literary Criticism
Topics in Latin-American Culture
Topics in Spanish Culture

You'll choose additional elective language and literature courses, such as:

Structure of the Spanish Language
Art of Translation
Advanced Written Expression

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 70

Tuition Fee

CAD 16,542 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in California State University - Northridge

CAD 18,304 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Associated Students International Matador Scholarship:

Award amount: $3,000
Eligibility: Continuing international students (F-1 status) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.5 (graduate)
Requirements: Academic ability, financial need, and promotion of international student involvement

Associated Students Dianne F. Harrison Award:

Award amount: $500
Eligibility: Continuing international students (F-1 status) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.5 (graduate)
Requirements: Academic achievements, future educational and career goals, and student involvement

Dianne F. Harrison Leadership Award:

Award amount: $8,000
Eligibility: Continuing CSUN undergraduate students who entered as freshmen in Fall 2023 and completed at least 30 units
Requirements: Leadership involvement, academic achievements, and campus involvement

MSP Tanni Block Memorial LGBTQIA+ Scholarship:

Award amount: $1,250
Eligibility: Continuing undergraduate or graduate students (including international students) with a minimum GPA of 2.0
Requirements: Advocacy and involvement with LGBTQIA+ communities, leadership experience, and commitment to inclusivity

Alumni Higher Education Program:

Award amount: $1,000
Eligibility: CSUN alumni pursuing graduate education at CSUN with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.5 (graduate)
Requirements: Academic achievements, personal statement, and letter of recommendation

International Graduate Student Program:

Award amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Continuing international graduate students (F-1 status)
Requirements: Academic achievements and graduate student status

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.