Spanish (BA), 4-Year

Overview

As the official language of 20 countries around the world, a foundation in Spanish opens the doors to a wealth of opportunities at home and abroad. Students in the 4-year Spanish BA program will learn about Hispanic communities of the world through coursework, internship experiences, and service opportunities.

Spanish is a global language that extends to a diverse set of cultures and countries, and students in the program will be fully-immersed in the various varieties of Spanish spoken around the world. Students will gain a deep knowledge of the language, history, culture, and literature of the Spanish-speaking world as they learn about the values, customs, and beliefs that frame the various rich and dynamic Hispanic cultures.

Dual Major

At 41 credit hours, the Spanish BA major is a compact major that allows you to pursue a dual major in any other BA major field of study offered at D’Youville. And a second major opens even more opportunities in fields like business, government, politics, education, or the non-profit world.

Admission Requirements

At D'Youville, we are committed to selecting students who are academically well-rounded and committed to meeting the challenges of a high-quality education. If you have been successful in a traditional college preparatory program in high school, you should be well-prepared for the academic challenges at D'Youville. While we don't require you to submit ACT or SAT test scores, if you have taken or intend to take a standardized test we encourage you to submit your scores if you'd like them to be evaluated as part of your application.

First Time in College Freshman Requirements:

• Submitted application for admission
• Applications are free of charge and can be found on our Apply: Freshmen webpage.
• Official high school transcripts
• An overall weighted GPA of 80 with successful completion of high school graduation requirements and three years of math, history, english, and science.

Not Required (utilized in a holistic review for admission if provided):

• Standardized SAT/ACT test scores
• Admissions essay
• Letters of recommendation

Transfer Admission Required Review Criteria:

• Submitted application for admission
• Applications are free of charge and can be found on our apply webpage.
• Official transcripts from ALL previously attended colleges/universities
• Cumulative GPA of 2.33

 Not Required (utilized in a holistic review for admission if provided):

• Coursework relevant to major of interest
• Admissions essay
• Letters of recommendation

Curriculum

The compact and focused Spanish degree curriculum is designed to allow students to explore a second major and the unique Study Abroad programs at D'Youville.

Find detailed course information for the Bachelor of Arts Spanish Program, tools to plan your education, and complete academic policies and procedures in the D'Youville academic catalog.

Careers

A Bachelor of Arts in Spanish allows students to boost their marketability and gain an advantage in a wide variety of career fields.

Spanish opens the door to many different occupations. After graduation, students with a degree in Spanish from D’Youville can:

• Enter the interpretation and translation field, a top ranked social service job with a high starting salary and high projected employment opportunities
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• Explore heathcare opportunities and the rich history of health and wellness education at D’Youville,
• Work in the business and legal professions fields where the a consistent increase in Spanish speakers has led to a demand for bilingual employees
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• Embrace D’Youville’s mission of leadership and service through opportunities in social work and services
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• Find meaningful and rewarding work in the emergency services and law enforcement fields
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A Spanish BA also opens to advanced graduate study in fields like business, journalism, education, and more.