Assistant Professor Greaney, Graduate Program Director, (516) 463-5651, George.L.Greaney@hofstra.edu

A bilingual and bicultural understanding of the Hispanic and American ways of life. This specialization is designed for persons holding a baccalaureate degree and for Spanish speaking professionals who have the necessary linguistic skills to perform their course work in Spanish and in English.

The candidate will take a placement examination, which will be used for purposes of advisement only, and must complete 36 hours of interdisciplinary courses as follows: SPAN 213, 216; one 200-level course in each of the following areas: literature, linguistics, history, cross-cultural materials and  pedagogical orientation. A master’s comprehensive examination is required.