The literature program requires a minimum of 66 s.h. of course work (22 courses), of which 30 s.h. may have been earned for an M.A. in Spanish at the University of Iowa or at another institution, as approved by the director of graduate studies.

The linguistics program requires a minimum of 57 s.h. of course work (19 courses), of which 30 s.h. may have been earned for an M.A. in Spanish at the University of Iowa or at another institution, as approved by the director of graduate studies.