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University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Department of World Languages and Cultures
Las Vegas, NV
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas / Department of World Languages and Cultures is located in Las Vegas, NV, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| (Certificate) | Spanish translation | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Hispanic studies |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 0 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 0 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
1 Foreign Language
Comp Exam Required Final research project |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2
Applied
2
Accepted
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
95
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | May 1st | May 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | November 15th | October 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0; 2 letters of recommendation |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
11
Total Graduate Students
18%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 63.64% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 9% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Unknown | 9.09% |
Gender
Male (45%)
Female (54%)
Faculty
5
Total faculty
Full-time - 5
Part-time - 0
Male (1)
Female (4)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Spanish golden age literature; female writers of Mexico and Spain; translation studies; Mexican cultural studies; linguistics |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
4505 South Maryland Parkway
Box 455047
Las Vegas, NV 89154-5047
United States
Box 455047
Las Vegas, NV 89154-5047
United States
Contact
Dr. Susan Byrne
Chair/Professor
Email: wlc.chair@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-3464
Fax: 702-895-1226
Chair/Professor
Email: wlc.chair@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-3464
Fax: 702-895-1226
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