The Master of Arts in Spanish is designed to prepare students for doctoral work, for careers as Spanish instructors in secondary and higher education institutions, for employment as professional interpreters within various industries, and for advancing their proficiency in a second language. This non-thesis program will also provide a thorough foundation in practical fluency skills through cultural, linguistic, and literary training. For this degree there are two plans:
- Plan A - designed for students seeking to continue their education into doctoral studies, to become professional interpreters, and to improve personal language skills.
- Plan B - designed for students seeking to teach Spanish at the secondary and college levels.

