The Spanish program offers an option in Applied Linguistics for the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees, and an emphasis in literature and linguistics for the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees.

The Spanish at Pennsylvania State University is a Full Time PhD program offered on the University Park campus in United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on June 1, 2027.
About PhD in Spanish
- Demonstrate competence in Spanish–and when appropriate Portuguese–for written and oral communication for academic research, presentations, and teaching.
- Develop in-depth scholarly knowledge of the literary, cultural, and intellectual Luso-Hispanic traditions.
- Articulate competence in a range of approaches to analyze, study, and write about texts and other cultural productions.
- Establish mastery of the conventions of writing and delivering a paper at a professional conference.
- Formulate and execute an independent research project that significantly furthers knowledge and theory in a specific field within Luso-Hispanic Studies.
- Demonstrate ability to uphold standards of academic, professional, and ethical integrity in research and teaching.
- Demonstrate ability to design course activities and assessments, and deliver instruction appropriate to undergraduate education.
Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Spanish at Pennsylvania State University
Entry Requirements
Degree Requirements and Academic Credentials:
4-6 year Bachelor's Degree.
Official transcript; official certification of degree and date awarded; documents required in English only. Documents must be issued by the school with the official stamps and signature.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 80
Tuition and Fee Information for PhD in Spanish at Pennsylvania State University
How to Apply for PhD in Spanish at Pennsylvania State University
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