About Master’s Program,
Welcome to Graduate Studies in the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics at FSU. We offer comprehensive and high-quality MA and PhD programs in several languages. MA programs are offered in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Slavic, and East Asian Languages and Cultures; PhD degrees are offered in Spanish and French. Within the Spanish program, we also offer concentrations in Hispanic Linguistics and Hispanic Literature and Cultural Studies. Our diverse and well-trained faculty members strive to be both renowned specialists in their field and to contribute to an intellectually stimulating interdisciplinary and cross-cultural atmosphere in the department. Faculty members are actively involved in all aspects of graduate studies, including advising, mentoring, and providing support through recommendations, nominations, and job placement assistance. Explore the tiles below to learn more about each program.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelor’s degree; OR
A graduate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution; AND Test Scores. (See below)
Admission to graduate study is a two-fold evaluation process. The Office of Admissions determines eligibility for admission to the University, and the academic department or college determines admissibility to the degree program. Final admission to the University is subject to approval by the Office of Admissions. Please contact your department for program requirements.
In order to meet university admission requirements, applicants must meet the minimum requirements listed below:
Master’s Funding Coverage,
Graduate assistants normally teach two course sections per semester. Depending on the needs of each program, they may be asked to fulfill a role, such as mentor or grader, in lieu of teaching one course section. Teaching assistantships are available for up to two years for students preparing the MA and for up to five years for students pursuing a PhD. For more information about financial aid, including Teaching Assistantships, current stipend and waiver amounts, as well as additional graduate school fellowships, grants, and awards, please click the “Financial Aid” link on the left hand side or see the “General Section: #7 Funding” of the Graduate Studies Handbook (see below).
Application Requirement,
- Statement of purpose(in English) indicating your background, areas of academic interest and/or teaching experience, and why you are applying for that particular language program.
- Résumé (or brief Curriculum Vitae) of educational and professional activities.
- Writing samplewritten in the target language of the program for which you are applying (EALC applicants are required to submit a writing sample in English). Click also on the appropriate icon above to check program-specific requirements for the writing sample.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation. You should request these letters from persons in a position to comment on the quality of your academic work, academic record, to evaluate your potential for doing successful graduate work, and if you are applying for a teaching assistantship, address your qualifications to hold such a position.
- GRE scores. Verbal and Quantitative scores are required of all applicants, includinginternational students, for admission to graduate studies as well as for teaching assistantships, scholarships or fellowships. For information about registering and taking the GRE, please visit their website. Average Verbal Reasoning scores for applicants we have accepted in the last five years have been around 155 on the new score scale. However, please note that the GRE score is one element of your application and the program views the entire file holistically in making a determination of admission.
The GRE is waived for MA applications up to and including Fall 2026.
Applicants for the French and Spanish PhD programs may request a GRE waiver if one of the following criteria is fulfilled: 1. Successful completion of MA degree in relevant field with GPA 3.5 or higher. 2. Authorship or co-authorship of a peer-reviewed paper in relevant field. - GPA of 3.0(on a 4-point system) or higher as an upper division student.
- TOEFLscores (only for international students whose native language is not English: see paragraph below*).
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities which you have attended and/or from which you received a degree. An official hardcopy transcript should be sent by the issuing institution to: Office of Admissions (A2500 University Center, 282 Champions Way, Tallahassee FL 32306-2400). An unofficial copy should be uploaded as a supporting document on your online application.
All non-US transcriptsmust be submitted for evaluation through the SpanTran pathway portal, or from another NACES approved evaluator. SpanTran has created a custom application for Florida State University that will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. Florida State University recommends SpanTran as our preferred credential evaluation because it offers an easy, streamline the application process.
Application Deadline,
Jan 15, 2025
Application Fee,
The application fee is 30.00USD
