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Spanish/Portuguese Languages and Literatures

Program Info:
Program Code:     SPAP
Degree: M.A. and Ph.D.
School:  Arts/Humanities
General Requirements: Statement of Purpose
Transcript(s)*
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
Program-Specific Requirements: Letters of Recommendation (3)**
CV/Resume
Writing Sample***
Description of Research/Work Experience (optional)
Portfolio PDF Upload (optional)
Interview may be required (in person/by phone)
Application Deadlines: January 17, 2024 (Fall 2024 Domestic/International)
Contact Program: sllc.umd.edu/fields/spanish/graduate
Diversity Statement: The Program in Spanish/Portugese Language and Literatures is committed to supporting students and ensuring a fear-free, inclusive space where all students can thrive. The department recognizes non-binary gender identifications, as well as the difference between assigned biological sex and gender expression. It encourages students, faculty, and staff to share and honor preferred pronouns and names.
Applicants should note that we are an affirmative action department and that we remain especially interested in recruiting strong African-American, Hispanic-American, and Native American students to our Ph.D. and M.A. programs.

*Minimum 12 credits upper level literature/culture courses. 

**The letters of recommendation must be in English or notarized translation.

***A research paper written in Spanish, uploaded to the Upload Requirements section of the application.

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