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Master of Arts in Bilingual/Bicultural Studies

The Master of Arts degree in Bilingual/Bicultural Studies is a part-time degree program (evenings and Saturdays) for educators and other professionals who work with the ever-growing Hispanic population of the Philadelphia area and the nation. However, other students wishing to pursue the program on a full-time basis may do so.

The program is designed to provide extensive bilingual and bicultural instruction for police officers, nurses, hospital employees, social workers, court employees, and human resources professionals.

• The program is flexible and may be tailored to fit the needs and interests of individual students.


• A total of 10 graduate courses (30 credits) are required to earn the degree.


• For advanced language students, the curriculum is composed of 7 core courses and 3 electives.


• For students who lack any Spanish language skills, the program is composed of 9 core courses and 1 elective course.


• For students who have some Spanish language skills but lack complete proficiency in Spanish, a combination language/culture curriculum is specially designed.


• As part of the requirements of the program the student will complete the following:


• A Field Experience project with an affiliated Hispanic Organization


• A final Master Project, which may take the form of a thesis, under the supervision of an assigned faculty advsior.


• The language component is individualized, and students are encouraged to apply regardless of their current proficiency level in the Spanish language.

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