SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE Criteria for Satisfactory Progress
To make progress toward a graduate degree, students must meet the Graduate School requirements in addition to the requirements of the department or program. See Graduate School degree requirements in the front of this catalog.
M.A. PH.D.
Overall GPA
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 Overall GPA
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Other Grade Requirements
Yes
Grades of C are not satisfactory and must be offset by a grade of A; grades of BC are not satisfactory and must be offset by a grade of A or AB.
 Other Grade Requirements
Yes
Grades of C are not satisfactory and must be offset by a grade of A; grades of BC are not satisfactory and must be offset by a grade of A or AB.
Probation Policy
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 Probation Policy
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Specific Courses
Yes
Candidates in the Portuguese program must complete two semesters of seminar. Candidates in both programs should contact the department for a list of required courses and credits.
 Specific Courses
Yes
Candidates in all programs should contact the department for a list of required courses and credits.
Specific Credits
Yes
  • Candidates in the Spanish program must complete a minimum of 26 credits: five 3-credit courses; 9 elective credits, including 3 credits of seminar.
  • Candidates in the Portuguese program must complete a minimum of 25 credits: 1 credit of proseminar; four 3-credit core courses; 12 elective credits; and 2 credits of seminar. Contact the department for a list of required courses and credits.
    		•  Specific Credits
    Yes
  • Candidates in Spanish must complete a minimum of 12 credits in the major and 6 in each supporting field and, additionally in the literature track, 3 in each of the two remaining fields.
  • Candidates in Portuguese must complete a minimum of 9 credits in the major and 6 in each of two supporting fields.
    • Examinations / Time Constraints
    Yes / Yes
    A comprehensive examination is required. Contact the department for more information.
    		 Examinations / Time Constraints
    Yes / Yes
    The preliminary examinations should be passed by the end of the eighth semester.
    Other Assessments / Time Constraints
    Yes / Yes
    The degree (and admission to the Ph.D. program) should be completed in not more than four semesters of full-time study.
    		 Other Assessments / Time Constraints
    Yes / No
    A minimum of two semesters of teaching experience or teaching-related activities is required. Contact the department for more information.
    Language Requirements
    No
    		 Language Requirements
    Yes
    The language requirements must be passed before being eligible for the preliminary examinations. Contact the department for more information.
    Minor Requirements
    Yes
    Completion of the minor is required before the presentation of the dissertation and its defense. The Option A minor in either Spanish or Portuguese requires 12 credits.
    Advisor
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    		 Advisor
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    Review Policy
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    		 Review Policy
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