In keeping with the broader liberal arts mission of John Carroll University, the Spanish program seeks to prepare students to communicate effectively in Spanish, understand the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of the Spanish-speaking world, make connections between developments in Spanish-speaking cultures and trends in history, politics, and society, and act with intercultural competence. MA in Spanish, or a Master's degree in Foreign Language Education with a specialization in Spanish, by time of hire, from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university.