Learning another language, such as Spanish at Mississippi University for Women, is one of the a cornerstones of a liberal arts or professional education. Along with developing a better understanding of how language works and increasing vocabulary through learning new words.
Spanish, B.A.
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- 48 monthsDuration
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Overview
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Students may major in Spanish and in Spanish with Teacher Certification at Mississippi University for Women, as well as a minor in Foreign Languages.
Spanish is the fastest growing language in the United States, and Spanish vies with English to be the second-most spoken language in the world (after Chinese). According to the 2010 census, in Mississippi over 60,000 residents speak Spanish at home, and in the South over 13% of the population speaks Spanish at home. Spanish language television, radio, and movies are more common every year, and Spanish is one of the fastest growing languages used on the internet.
Spanish proficiency can be a major asset for those entering the job market, whether your career path is directly related to language or not. Employers in financial, education, health, and service industries value employees with the ability to speak at least some Spanish with their clients. Mastery of a second language also shows an understanding and sensitivity to other cultures and an awareness of the global marketplace.
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 124 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Conversation and Composition I
- Conversation and Composition II
- Advanced Conversation and Syntax I
- Advanced Conversation and Syntax II
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
71The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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Minimum required score:
5.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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Minimum required score:
525The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 2
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
Admission requirements national
- Students must submit high school transcripts and ACT* or SAT* scores. Students are required to complete the College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC listed below and meet ACT or SAT requirements.)
- International Students at The W join a diverse, multi-cultural community of students from over a dozen nations. And being consistently ranked as one of the Top 20 public universities in the South, it's no wonder nearly 3,300 men and women call our university home. Students may choose from over 50 accredited academic programs in our four colleges.
Tuition Fee
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7524 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 3762 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Columbia
- 800 - 1300 USD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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