Overview

The Hispanic Studies programme at the University of Houston provides a comprehensive academic foundation for professionals seeking to engage deeply with the U.S. Hispanic community. This master level course is specifically designed to equip students with the linguistic, cultural, and pedagogical tools necessary for success in global and domestic environments. By focusing on the unique needs of heritage language learners, the curriculum bridges the gap between academic theory and practical application in diverse professional fields.

Why Hispanic Studies at the University of Houston?

The programme is led by a distinguished faculty of renowned leaders in U.S. Spanish literature, linguistics, and pedagogy. Students benefit from the expertise of professionals associated with Arte Público Press and the Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literary Heritage project. The online delivery via the Canvas management system ensures that learning activities are accessible and easy to follow, allowing students to work at their own pace. Technical support is readily available through dedicated helplines and the Office of Online & Special Programs, ensuring a seamless digital learning experience.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 918 per credit
National fee: USD 918 per credit
Local fee: USD 413 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of eight core and elective courses alongside a final thesis or community project. Modules may include:

U.S. Hispanic Literature
U.S. Hispanic Culture and Civilization
Sociolinguistic Aspects of U.S. Spanish
Methods for Teaching Spanish to Heritage Learners
U.S. Latinx in Film
Spanish-English Contrastive Analysis
U.S. Latino Literature and Children and YA
Spanish Language as a Resource in the U.S. Professions
Research in Heritage Language Education

Careers with Hispanic Studies

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of professional roles that require high-level cultural and linguistic competency. The programme specifically trains a corps of skilled teachers to work with heritage language learners in educational settings. Additionally, the skills acquired are highly applicable to professionals in the medical, business, and arts sectors who interact with the Hispanic community. By mastering U.S. Spanish dialectology and sociolinguistics, graduates can pursue careers in translation, community advocacy, and international business relations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

U.S. Hispanic Literature

U.S. Hispanic Culture and Civilization

Sociolinguistic Aspects of U.S. Spanish

Methods for Teaching Spanish to Heritage Learners

U.S. Latinx in Film

Spanish-English Contrastive Analysis

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application through CollegeNet (All required documents must be directly uploaded to your account during the application process.)

A statement of purpose in Spanish (between 500 and 1000 words) explaining why you wish to be part of this program

Two letters of recommendation (at least one from a professor detailing your potential as a graduate student)

Official transcripts

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16524 USD / year

≈ 16524 USD / year
Out-of-State

16524 USD / year

≈ 16524 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7434 USD / year

≈ 7434 USD / year

Funding

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