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Graduate Studies

The faculty in the School of International Letters and Cultures offer graduate programs leading to the following degrees:

Master of Arts

M.A. in Asian Languages and Civilizations: Chinese
M.A. in Asian Languages and Civilizations: Japanese
M.A. in French
M.A. in German
M.A. in Spanish

Doctor of Philosophy

Ph.D. in Chinese
Ph.D. in Spanish

 

Graduate Studies Application Procedures

Online applications for Fall 2012 are available as of September 1, 2011.

Submit the following items to the Arizona State University Graduate College Admissions Office:

  • Online Graduate College Application
  • An application fee ($70 for US domestic, $90 international)
  • Official transcripts from degree-granting institutions
  • Official test score reports (if required) (institution code is 4007)
  • International students must have an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score report sent to the Graduate College address below by the Educational Testing Service.
  • GRE scores: GRE general test scores are required for Ph.D. and M.A. programs in Chinese. For more information on the GRE and test dates, contact University Testing Service at 480-965-7146. For more information on testing, contact the Educational Testing Service:

Graduate College
Graduate Admissions
Arizona State University
P.O. Box 871003
Tempe, AZ 85287-1003
480-965-6113

The following documents must accompany the application for admission and MUST be uploaded during the graduate application procedure:

  • Statement of purpose, no more than two pages, summarizing past educational experiences and goals in pursuing a graduate degree.
  • Academic writing sample. For example, one critical paper, term paper or research paper, 10-25 pages, prepared in an upper-division or graduate language course. This paper should show no markings or evaluative comments by a previous grader. Do not send your writing sample to the Graduate College.
  • Vitae or resume.
  • At least three recommendations from faculty members familiar with your work. (You will need to provide email addresses for your recommenders in the online application. Then a link will be emailed directly to the recommenders that they will use to upload their recommendation letters.) It is a good idea to notify your recommenders well in advance that you are referring them for your ASU application. You may log into your MY ASU account to check the receipt of letters of recommendation and send reminders to each recommender if necessary.

If the applicant wishes to be considered for financial aid, including teaching assistantship, for the following fall semester, he/she must include a TA/RA application. (Note: No applicant will be allowed to begin an initial assistantship assignment in the spring semester.) Those applying for a teaching assistantship must also include a completed graduate assistantship application. These documents can be sent to the SILC main office at the address below.

For questions, contact:

Barbara Tibbets, Graduate Student Coordinator
School of International Letters & Cultures
P.O. Box 870202
Tempe, AZ 85287-0202
480-965-2715
barbara.tibbets@asu.edu