Master of Arts in Spanish (Romance Languages)

The Spanish-speaking community in Southwest Detroit is a vibrant cultural hub in the city. Spanish speakers are in demand across the U.S. in areas including the health professions, business, the legal field and government and non-profit sectors. Our master of arts in Spanish provides advanced training in language, literature, and culture and helps increase your qualifications for a whole range of jobs.

Students who complete the program gain skills in translation, textual analysis, and intercultural competency. Applicants must demonstrate competency in Spanish.

Previous graduates of our program hold a variety of high school and college-level teaching positions and have gone on to receive a Ph.D. and obtain full-time positions at the University of Michigan, Oakland University, and Pepperdine. Our graduates have also obtained employment with private-sector employers.

Career insights

This tool provides a broad overview of how major selection can lead to careers and is provided without any implied promise of employment. Some careers will require further education, skills, or competencies. Actual salaries may vary significantly between similar employers and could change by graduation, as could employment opportunities and job titles.