Overview

At the Spanish program from University of South Dakota, you will gain a comprehensive survey of Spanish language, literature and contemporary civilization so you can guide your peers in a multicultural industry. Here you will find a rewarding interdisciplinary program filled with rich and diverse faculty and peer mentorship mixed with immersive experiences abroad to Spain. Our program provides you with creative experiences in and beyond the classroom so you can pursue your career in foreign service, business, health care, teaching, public service and academia.

Opportunities

Do you have your sights set on Spain, Mexico, Peru, or another place in Central or South America? The USD Department of Modern Languages & Linguistics can help you get there! Our students have participated in summer, semester and year-long options for language learning.

Study Spanish in Almeria, Spain as a part of USD's study abroad program and mix language classes with social sciences, humanities, natural sciences and more. We have numerous Spanish language programs available. You can embark on a number of short-term, faculty-led programs during the summer in these locations as well.

Modern Languages & Linguistics scholarships and the College of Arts & Sciences International Opportunity Fund can help pay for study abroad experiences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Spanish

Spanish Grammar Review

Reading and Writing for Communication

Advanced Oral Practice in Spanish

Phonetics

Linguistics

Survey of Spanish Literature

Survey of Latin American Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vermillion, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.6

English requirements

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General requirements

Official high school (secondary school) transcript with grade point average equivalent to 2.6 on a 4.0 scale.
Demonstrate English language proficiency by meeting one of the following.
Application Fee
Passport
Official Statement of Finances

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13299 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13299 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9687 USD / year

≈ 9687 USD / year

Living costs

Vermillion

United States

1024 - 1781 USD / month

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Vermillion

Funding

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