Degree Requirements

Non-Thesis Degree

Available in:

33 hours of coursework required - 11 courses (excluding those numbered 7000, 7005, 7010, or 7300).
- If enrolling in the Hispanic linguistics option, 6 of the 11 courses must be in linguistics.
12 hours of coursework must be in courses only open to graduate students (no split level courses)
Designation advisory committee with assistance of graduate program advisor
Demonstrate knowledge of one relevant foreign language (other than English). Demonstrated by either receiving a grade of B or better in a foreign language courses number 2002 or higher, or passing a language examination offered by a language department at UGA.
Completion of ROML 7700 - Romance Languages Pedagogy - if you are on assistantship. This course counts as one of the 11 courses.
Comprehensive examination
- If enrolling in the Hispanic linguistics option, the examination will cover a reading list in linguistics.
Defense of examination

Available in:

27 hours of coursework required - 9 courses (excluding those numbered 7000, 7005, 7010, or 7300).
- If enrolling in the Hispanic linguistics option, 6 of the 9 courses must be in language or linguistics.
Completion of ROML 7700 which counts towards 27 hours
Minimum of 3 hours of FREN 7300, ROML 7300 or SPAN 7300 - this is a preparation for writing thesis.
12 hours of coursework must be in courses only open to graduate students
Designation advisory committee with assistance of graduate program advisor
Demonstrate knowledge of one relevant foreign language (other than English). Demonstrated by either receiving a grade of B or better in a foreign language courses number 2002 or higher, or passing a language examination offered by a language department at UGA.
Comprehensive examination
- If enrolling in the Hispanic linguistics option, the examination will cover a reading list in linguistics.
Defense of examination
Thesis and oral defense of thesis

Sidebar:

If you are undecided, discuss your academic background and goals with the Director of Graduate Studies.
Students who plan to major in two languages, or who wish to strengthen their foundational knowledge, typically enroll in the Non-Thesis MA to have more hours to dedicate to courses.
Enrolling in a Thesis MA requires approval by your Major Professor and adherence to strict deadlines for producing the thesis by spring of the second year.
Either option provides solid preparation for students who plan to continue with a PhD.
Changing options is possible, based on your program of study and in consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies and your Major Professor.