Spanish

BA On-Campus Main Campus

DEGREE TYPE

Bachelor's Degree

PROGRAM TYPE

Undergraduate

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Bridge language gaps, from hospitality to education.

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 B.A. 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

  • 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.
  • Complete courses in Hispanic literature and culture, and in fiction and non-fiction film and cinema.
  • 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 B.A. in Spanish?

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

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B.A. in Spanish 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.

  • $87k

    Postsecondary Foreign Language and Literature Teacher

    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for postsecondary foreign language and literature teachers is $87,670.

Turn Ambition into Action

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.

30 hour major – No minor required

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

First 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)

Second 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)

Third

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)

Fourth 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 (2)
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