Overview

Takeaways for students in the Bachelor of Arts in Spanish program from University of Arkansas include:

A comprehensive knowledge of the language in all four skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) including grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
A critical understanding and overview of cultures, civilizations, and literatures of the Spanish-speaking world.
An awareness of diversity and cultural nuance that enables soft skills for effective communication with people from different backgrounds.
Practice in the spoken language to meet employer demand for a truly bilingual workforce.
Opportunities for experiential, hands-on learning in service-based courses delivered online and available with the summer study abroad program in Puebla, Mexico.

Elective course options tailored specifically for heritage and second-language learners available, as well as service-based courses in Spanish for the Professions, to be chosen in consultation with the online BA adviser from the Spanish faculty.

Benefits of a Degree in Spanish

University of Arkansas students recognize the high value of a major or minor in Spanish to enhance their academic preparation in virtually every field of professional endeavor, throughout the United States and across our hemisphere. According to data from a 2019 survey by the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages:

Nine of 10 employers say they rely on bilingual or multilingual employees.
56% of senior managers report their demand for bilingual or multilingual speakers will increase in the next five years.
One in four employers believed they had lost business because of a lack of world language skills in their workforce.
One in three report their workforce has a significant language-skills gap.

Careers Open to Graduates with a Degree in Spanish

The Northwest Arkansas Council has consistently emphasized that Arkansas, like so many high, new growth areas in the United States, desperately needs more bilingual professionals.

Bilingual employees and supervisors in business, health care, industry, and government service
Bilingual teachers across all disciplines
Teachers of Spanish for both heritage and second-language learners
Translators and interpreters

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Composition
Communication in a Diverse World
Spanish for Heritage Speakers
Spanish Literature
Spanish Grammar

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Iberian studies View 15 other Bachelors in Iberian studies in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

We only recognize diplomas, certificates and degrees completed at a school recognized by the home country ministry of education.
Complete the online Application for Admission
Submit $70 application fee.
Upload Summary of Educational Experience
Submit Official IELTS or TOEFL Score
Upload unofficial copies of academic records/transcripts/mark sheets into your Applicant Portal as an Academic Record
Upload a Copy of the Name Page of Your Passport Into Your Applicant Portal
Submit Official SAT or ACT Test Scores

Tuition Fee

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International

7650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 255 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

7650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 255 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

7650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 255 USD per credit during 48 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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