Overview

The Spanish - Iberian and Latin American Cultural Studies programme at Hood College the common language to 21 countries in both Latin America and Spain, and the second major language in the United States, is at the center of our program.

Besides ensuring an advanced to superior proficiency in Spanish, the major provides students with a strong foundation for the study of the cultural, historical, linguistic and political complexities of the Iberian and Latin American regions in order to prepare you for your professional and academic future.

What You’ll Learn

Students graduating from the major will be able to work in various venues in government agencies, international organization, NGOs, and teaching and translation in the U.S. and abroad. After completion, you will be prepared for further studies at the graduate level in related fields of study.
You are required to study abroad for at least one semester, or live two years in the Spanish House.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Spanish Culture and Civilization

Hispanic & Latino Film

Cultural Perspectives on Latin America

Latin American Lit Popular Culture

Latin American Poetry

Spanish Theater

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

Hood College offers rolling admission and will continue to evaluate applications submitted after March 1 on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Frederick, United States

Disciplines

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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

International Application
Official Transcripts - We require official transcripts from each secondary (high school) and post-secondary (college or university) school that you have attended. International transcripts must be translated and evaluated (course-by-course) by a professional organization. Our preferred evaluator is World Education Services, but we will accept transcripts from any NACES evaluator.
Certification of Finances - If you will be applying for an F-1 student visa, you are required to submit proof of financial support for at least one year of tuition and living expenses, which is estimated to be approximately $45,000 USD, at the time of application.
Copy of passport - Please submit a photocopy of your passport photo page.

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

48340 USD / year

≈ 48340 USD / year
Out-of-State

48340 USD / year

≈ 48340 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

48340 USD / year

≈ 48340 USD / year

Living costs

Frederick

United States

950 - 1350 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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Overview

What You’ll Learn

Programme Structure

Key information

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

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Domestic

Living costs

Frederick

Funding

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