Department of Modern Languages

Combined BA/Master of Spanish

 

BA/MA - Admission Requirements Current Enrollment in the BA in Spanish at FIU. Current GPA must be 3.5 or higher. Completed at least 90 credits of course work. Documents Required Application must be submitted with a $30.00 fee to Graduate Admissions. (Click here for the application) A copy of the application  and proof of payment along with the below listed items must be submitted to the Department of Modern Languages by March 15th for Fall consideration.   Please mail the necessary documents to:   Florida International University Department of Modern Languages 11200 SW 8 ST, DM 499 Miami, Florida 33199 Attn: Graduate Studies Director   ·      Two letters of recommendation from professors in the Department of Modern Languages   ·         A research paper on literary analysis in Spanish. The paper must follow the MLA style and must include an original argument with explication of the text (min. 7 pages not including references).   ·         A resume.   ·         A letter of intent to pursue graduate studies.   ·         Approval of the Spanish Graduate Committee. Admission to the Combined BA-MA is competitive and meeting the minimum GPA requirements does not guarantee entrance into the program. The Spanish Graduate Committee will evaluate carefully all application materials and will make a decision based on the potential of the student to finish graduate work successfully. Special attention will be given to the quality of the writing sample. Please note: If admitted to the combined program, you are expected to complete the bachelor’s degree by the end of the term indicated on the application and complete the master’s degree requirements within one year of completing the bachelor’s degree. Only 5000 level or higher courses and no more than 9 credits may be applied to both degree programs.