Academic College: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This Master of Arts program in Spanish offers a deep understanding of literature, language, teaching methods, and cultural expressions from Spain, Latin America, the U.S., and beyond. It provides advanced training in Spanish linguistics (including grammar, phonetics, syntax, sociolinguistics), literature, and cultural studies. Students can tailor their studies with flexible electives focusing on areas like Chicano/Chicana literature, contemporary Spanish-American short stories, Cervantes, second language acquisition, heritage language pedagogy, and bilingualism. The program is at the academic heart of ASU, part of its largest and most diverse college, with world-renowned faculty including Nobel laureates and Pulitzer Prize winners.

Graduates with an MA in Spanish from ASU are well-prepared for diverse academic and professional careers. This degree is excellent preparation for doctoral studies (PhD) in Spanish or related fields. Professionals with this MA can confidently pursue careers in: Education (teaching Spanish at college level, high school, or in language institutes), Translation and Interpretation, International Business, Government (Foreign Service, intelligence, diplomacy), Publishing, Media, Non-profit Organizations, Cultural Institutions (museums, libraries), and International Relations. The program develops advanced critical thinking, research, and communication skills, highly valued across many sectors.

Arizona State University is a highly ranked public university with a world-leading drive for innovation (consistently ranked #1 for innovation by U.S. News & World Report). It is consistently the #1 US public university chosen by international students, reflecting its global diversity and welcoming environment. The Tempe campus is ASU's historic and largest campus, offering hundreds of degree programs, first-rate research facilities, and big sporting events, creating an energetic, city-like atmosphere. The program benefits from being in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, home to world-renowned faculty (including 15 National Academy of Sciences members, 3 Pulitzer Prize winners, and 2 Nobel Prize winners).