Spanish

Degree: BA Mode of study: On-Campus Location: Main Campus
Degree Type
Bachelor's Degree
Program Type
Undergraduate
Location
Main Campus - Cape
College
Humanities & Social Sciences
Department
Communication Studies & Modern Languages
Careers
Bridge the language gap between English and Spanish speakers with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish at Southeast Missouri State University.
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Bridge language gaps, from hospitality to education: you'll do that here.

Spanish is the most spoken non-English language in the U.S. as well as the fourth most widely spoken language in the world. A degree in Spanish will open many career paths, from working in business to teaching the language. If you are invested in helping connect English and Spanish speakers, start here.

What to Expect

  • You will study both Spanish and the cultures where it is written and spoken to develop a solid understanding not just of Spanish as a language, but also of the people who speak it.
  • You will complete courses in Hispanic literature and culture, and in fiction and non-fiction film and cinema.
  • You will develop the language, technology, and intercultural skills used by translators, interpreters, and other language industry stakeholders in a variety of professional settings.

What Can You Do with a Spanish Degree?

 You have a wide range of options with a degree in Spanish. Take a look at these potential job options:

  • Translator
  • Interpreter
  • International Business
  • Language Teacher
  • Diplomacy and International Relations
  • Content Creator/Editor
  • Language Consultant

Spanish (BA) Degree Map

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Outcomes & Careers

  • 20%

    Translator and Interpreter Job Growth

    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the projected job growth for interpreters and translators is 20% over the next 10 years.

  • $76k

    Postsecondary Foreign Language and Literature Teacher

    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for post secondary foreign language and literature teachers is $76,030.

What You'll Study

Degree Map

The Spanish curriculum includes 30 hours specific to this major. Students are also expected to complete a minimum of 120 required credits, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.

Required Courses

  • SN010 Language Prof Exam: Midpoint (0)
  • SN020 Language Prof Exam: Exit (0)
  • SN100 Spanish Language and Culture I (3)
  • SN120 Spanish Language and Culture II (3)
  • SN200 Spanish Language and Culture III (3)
  • SN220 Hispanic Literature (3)
  • SN330 Advanced Spanish Grammar (3)

Choose 15 hours

  • SN301 Writing in the Language Industry (3)
  • SN305 Speaking Professional Spanish (3)
  • SN306 Civilization of Spain (3)
  • SN400 Special Topics: Spanish (3)
  • SN430 Spanish American Lit I (3)
  • SN435 Spanish American Lit II (3)
  • SN445 Working with Terminology in Professional Settings (3)
  • SN450 Translation and Interpreting (3)
  • SN470 Hispanic Cinema: On-Screen Fiction (3)
  • SN475 Reeling Reality: Hispanic Nonfiction Film (3)

Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.

  • Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
  • Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
  • Written Communication – 6 hours
  • Oral Communication – 3 hours
  • Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
  • Mathematics – 3 hours
  • Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
  • Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
  • Civics examination

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (16 hours)
  • UI100 (1)
  • EN100 (3)
  • SN100 (3)
  • General Education (3)
  • General Education (3)
  • General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 hours)
  • SN120 (3)
  • General Education (3)
  • General Education (3)
  • Elective (3)
  • Elective (3)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (15 hours)
  • SN200 (3)
  • Major Elective (3)
  • General Education (3)
  • General Education (3)
  • Elective (3)

Spring Semester (15 hours)

  • SN220 (3)
  • Major Elective (3)
  • General Education (3)
  • General Education (3)
  • Elective (3)

Junior Year

Fall Semester (15 hours)
  • SN010 (0)
  • SN330 (3)
  • Major Elective (3)
  • General Education (3)
  • Elective (3)
  • Elective (3)
Spring Semester (15 hours)
  • Major elective (3)
  • General Education (3)
  • Elective (3)
  • Elective (3)
  • Elective (3)

Senior Year

Fall Semester (15 hours)
  • Major Elective (3)
  • Elective (3)
  • Elective (3)
  • Elective (3)
  • Elective (3)
Spring Semester (14 hours)
  • SN020
  • Elective (3)
  • Elective (3)
  • Elective (3)
  • Elective (3)
  • Elective (3)

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Hands-on Learning

You can gain hands-on real-world experience through internship opportunities, our award-winning debate team, and various student organizations.

Experiential Learning

From Classroom to Conversation

  • A professor stands in front of a class and lectures. The students are working on their degrees in Spanish.
  • A student writes at a desk while working on their degree in Spanish.
  • A student sits listening to instruction. They are working on their degree in Spanish.
  • Students and professor gather around a laptop. The students are working on their degree in Spanish.

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