Overview

Have you considered pursuing a major in Spanish?

Key Features

The Spanish major at Michigan State University encompasses the richness and diversity within the Spanish language, literature and cultures. It provides opportunities for immersion in Spanish-speaking cultures through a required education abroad language immersion experience.

Students who have studied Spanish in high school and are interested in a degree in Spanish must take a placement exam before enrolling for Spanish classes. Students who would like to earn teacher certification may apply to the teacher education program during their sophomore year.

Careers

Alumni work as:

Operations coordinators

Translators/interpreters

Human resources assistants

Managers of inclusion and diversity

Sales and business consultants

English language teachers

Account executives

Alumni work at:

Amazon

General Motors

Penguin Group

Fulbright Commission

Global CIO Media

Spectrum Health

Capital Area Community Services

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Basic Spanish Grammar

Cultural Readings and Composition (W)

Phonetics and Pronunciation

Media and Conversation

Reading Hispanic Literature (W)

Hispanic Culture

Spain and its Literature

Latin America and its Literature

The Structure of Spanish

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

East Lansing, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Iberian studies View 2642 other Bachelors in Language Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The $75 application fee is required to officially submit your application for admission.

Request that all secondary schools, colleges, universities attended and/or examination boards send original or attested copies of all transcripts, marks sheets, certificates and diplomas earned directly to the Office of Admissions at Michigan State University.

In order to obtain the documents needed to file for a student visa (I-20 or DS-2019), admitted students must show adequate proof of financial support.

As part of the undergraduate application for admission, each applicant is required to submit one essay (minimum 250 words, maximum 650 words) from the list of prompts.

Do not send letters of recommendation, photographs, portfolios or additional personal essays. Doing so will delay processing of your application.

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

44300 USD / year

≈ 44300 USD / year
Out-of-State

44300 USD / year

≈ 44300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16916 USD / year

≈ 16916 USD / year

Living costs

East Lansing

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Overview

Key Features

Careers

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

East Lansing

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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