Overview

Kent State University's Bachelor of Arts in Spanish provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the Spanish language, along with the rich cultural, literary, and historical traditions of Spanish-speaking regions. The B.A. in Spanish program emphasizes fluency in speaking, reading, and writing, while exploring the literature, history, and contemporary issues of Latin America, Spain, and other Spanish-speaking communities.

The Spanish degree from Kent State University prepares graduates for diverse careers in education, international relations, business, translation, and cultural exchange, as well as for advanced studies. Students develop both linguistic skills and cultural competency, equipping them for success in global, multicultural environments.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this Spanish program from Kent State University will be able to:

Perform tasks at intermediate-high and advanced-low levels of proficiency as described by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines. Proficiency, in ACTFL terms, is understood to describe a range of qualities rather than an absolute norm and will vary according to task type, language function, topic, skill (listening, speaking, reading, writing) and so forth.

Contribute to most informal and some formal conversations with sufficient accuracy, clarity and precision to convey their intended message without misrepresentation or confusion. They will, for the most part, be understood by native speakers unaccustomed to dealing with non-native speakers.

Vary the register (formality level) of their speech.

Talk about personal interests, topics of general interest, literature and culture and so forth in the target language.

Listen to extended discourse on a variety of topics and understand main ideas and most details.

Read texts written for native speakers and not edited or adapted for students. They will read a wide variety of text types such as poems, plays, novels, magazine articles, newspaper articles, brochures, pamphlets, menus and letters written for native speakers of Spanish.

Compose routine social correspondence, take notes and write cohesive summaries and resumes, as well as narratives and descriptions of a factual nature, in the target language.

Demonstrate a historical knowledge of Spanish history and culture and understand the diverse nature of culture throughout the ages.

Discuss cultural differences, distinguishing between fact, opinion and stereotypes.

Learn to recognize and esteem diversity as they gain the skills necessary for sensitive, effective interpersonal and intercultural interaction.

Learn to view concepts, issues, events and themes from the perspectives of diverse ethnic and cultural groups and esteem diversity as they gain the skills necessary for sensitive, effective interpersonal and intercultural communication.

Maintain an ongoing assessment of their own cultural values and behaviors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Spanish

Spanish Grammar and Composition

Spanish Reading and Conversation

Civilization of Spain

Culture and Civilization of Latin America

Spanish Composition and Conversation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Iberian studies View 710 other Bachelors in Iberian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A copy of your Passport Biographical Page.

English Language Proficiency scores

Secondary School Graduation Certificate/Diploma/Attending Certificate (Certified English translation and original language).

Secondary School Transcripts/detailed mark sheets (Certified English translation and original language).

Financial guarantee (bank statements) that show sufficient funds to cover educational and living expenses.

Kent State Affidavit of Financial Support is required when you are funded by a sponsor(s). For example: parent, sibling, relative, friend, government, organization or institute/school.

Financial documents are only required after acceptance.

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

23690 USD / year

≈ 23690 USD / year
Out-of-State

23690 USD / year

≈ 23690 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13466 USD / year

≈ 13466 USD / year

Living costs

Kent

United States

1036 - 1710 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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