PhD In Spanish offers an alternative to exclusively literary studies that traditionally lead to doctoral programs. By integrating language, literature and cultural studies with ancillary work in other disciplines, the degree provides the broader expertise desired by those who plan to pursue or are already pursuing careers outside the university.

The Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics offers MA and PhD degrees in Spanish. The graduate program provides students with a wide range of unique opportunities for future success, including intensive preparation in Hispanic cultural and literary studies, and Second Language Acquisition. The program is dedicated to preparing graduate students for careers in a number of fields that require advanced degrees, including academia, translation, publishing, K-12 teaching.