Overview

Gain in-depth knowledge of the Spanish-speaking world's language and culture while learning the latest methodologies for teaching Spanish in secondary schools. Designed specifically for teachers, the Master of Arts in Foreign Language: Spanish Teaching Emphasis program can be completed over three summers at UNC’s main campus in Greeley, Colorado.

Your training will include intensive language-immersion workshops, often with the expertise of nationally known guest lecturers in addition to our award-winning faculty to guide you. You’ll learn from native speakers, working in small classes that offer rewarding levels of interaction and mentorship, with many opportunities to apply your learning in the field, through classroom research, writing for the Confluencia journal and the option to take part in a summer study abroad experience in Salamanca, Spain.

In addition to earning your Master of Arts in Foreign Language - Spanish Teaching from University of Northern Colorado, you can also gain a Bilingual Bicultural Education Endorsement.

Your Future in Spanish Teaching

Today, it’s more important than ever for Spanish teachers to have the linguistic, cultural and literary expertise to advance their students’ knowledge of the Hispanic world both in the United States and around the globe. In the Spanish Teaching master’s program at UNC, you’ll gain knowledge in the classroom and experience in the field that will prepare you to succeed.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Readings in Spanish Literature

Mexico and U.S. Hispanic Civilization and Culture

Teaching of Foreign Language

Advanced Spanish Grammar

Oral and Written Discourse

Mexican Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00
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Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Fall and Spring Admissions: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greeley, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Teaching Iberian studies View 856 other Masters in Language Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Applicants must apply to the Graduate School at the University of Northern Colorado before the program area reviews the applicant's request for admission.

Possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university or a comparable degree from a foreign institution.

Domestic Students: $50 non-refundable application fee

International Students: $60 non-refundable application fee

Request one official transcript from any accredited college or university where a bachelor’s degree or higher was earned or is in progress (if you have earned multiple degrees, bachelor’s level or higher, an official transcript is required from each college or university where a degree was conferred).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28321 USD / year

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Out-of-State

28321 USD / year

≈ 28321 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

16369 USD / year

≈ 16369 USD / year

Living costs

Greeley

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Your Future in Spanish Teaching

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Greeley

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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