Program Overview
The Teaching with a concentration in Spanish Education at University of North Carolina Greensboro is a MA programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Teaching with a concentration in Spanish Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 18,090 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,641 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Greensboro, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching with a concentration in Spanish Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Teaching Second Languages in K-12
- Second Language Acquisition
- Methods of Teaching Romance Languages
- Diverse Learners
- Educational Implications of Learning and Developmental Theory
- Educational Measurement and Evaluation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A minimum of 24 semester hours in Spanish above the 204 level in the undergraduate program.
- A minimum of Advanced Low Proficiency (according to ACTFL Guidelines). The department may request an Oral Proficiency Interview. An interview with the Director of Graduate Studies may be required.
- Applicants who have not taken Phonetics will be required to take a remedial prerequisite or co-requisite course such as SPA 416 (not included in hours required for the degree).
- 500-word Statement of Purpose in Spanish, highlighting prior experiences and explaining reasons for applying and expectations for the program.
- 3- to 5-minute unscripted digital recording demonstrating speaking ability in Spanish. The sample file should discuss a topic related to the program of study as well as experiences and motivation.
- An analytical paper in Spanish or English, written for a prior course in the humanities, or a comparable writing sample.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 18,090 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,641 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 18,090 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,641 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of North Carolina Greensboro directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of North Carolina Greensboro
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Greensboro, United States
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public research university in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is part of the University of North Carolina system. It is accredited by the...
University Profile- Language English
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