Overview

Nine out of ten businesses in the US rely on employees with foreign language skills, and 85% of those are looking for people proficient in Spanish. NSU’s Spanish major will not only gain you proficiency in speaking and writing the language, but teach you how to apply that knowledge in your chosen career.

Engaging Spanish Curriculum

The Spanish major at Northern State University is designed to develop your fluency in Spanish, help you gain a solid understanding of its cultural contexts, and give you the tools to plan your career.

Employers hiring in wide variety of customer-facing careers are searching for applicants fluent in Spanish. A short list of those jobs includes nursing, management, criminal justice, sociology, media relations, sales, and human relations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Spanish Fluency

Second Language Acquisition and Cultural Exchange

Oral and Written Translation

Practicum

Integrated Writing, Conversation and Grammar

Student Exchange

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-11 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-24 00:00:00 , International

Language

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete your application online here and follow the instructions to pay the $20 non-refundable application fee.

English proficiency tests

Please submit a copy of your biographic passport page.

You'll need to submit your high school transcript(s) and any previous postsecondary school records.
NSU offers test-optional admission. If you wish to submit your ACT and/or SAT scores, request that your scores be sent directly to NSU.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12057 USD / year

≈ 12057 USD / year
Out-of-State

12057 USD / year

≈ 12057 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9824 USD / year

≈ 9824 USD / year

Living costs

Aberdeen

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Spanish.

Available Scholarships

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About

Overview

Engaging Spanish Curriculum

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Aberdeen

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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