The MA in Spanish program participates in the Master’s Accelerated Program (MAP) at NMSU.
The MAP program is the chance to take up to 12 graduate credits (courses numbered SPAN 450 level and higher) as part of your undergrad program that can, then, also apply towards a Master's degree.
In order to take advantage of this opportunity, you must apply for the MAP program BEFORE taking the classes.
Please visit the Graduate School web page for more information about the steps and to APPLY
You will see a link at the bottom of the page that says “Apply to the MAP program.” That’s the best place to start.
Requirements:
- Must be a Junior or Senior with a minimum of 60 undergraduate credits (ideally this is done during your Senior year).
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Receive approval: fill out the MAP application as explained above.
The Benefits:
- Cost: up to 12 credit hours of graduate courses are charged at undergraduate course rates.
- Your Master’s program duration: many students would need only 1 to 1.5 years to complete a complete Master’s degree after participating in the MAP program.
- Courses count as electives toward graduation with a bachelor’s degree.
- After you graduate with a bachelor’s degree, these credits are applied to your Master’s studies if you continue through to the Master’s degree in the MA in Spanish program.
- If, for some reason, you decide not to pursue a Master’s degree, it still shows prospective grad universities and employers that you are capable of grad-level work and enhances your profile/competitiveness among other candidates.
- For those also interested, up to 6 elective credits of courses numbered SPAN 450 or higher, can count as Honors courses through the Contract system. Please see this link at the Honors College for more information.
For questions, additional information, and guidance, please contact:
Dr. Jeff Longwell
Graduate Director, MA in Spanish Programs
