Program Overview

Overview of the Online Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

The Online Bachelor of Arts in Spanish at Arizona State University is designed to advance students' understanding of the Spanish language and the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. The program covers various topics, including Spanish literature, mass media, politics, and film, to develop linguistic, literary, and cultural elements of the Spanish language.

Program Details

• The program consists of 38 classes, each lasting 7.5 weeks, and requires a total of 120 credit hours.
• The curriculum includes a wide range of coursework that combines an understanding of the Spanish language with Hispanic literature and linguistics.
• Students will develop speaking proficiency in Spanish through virtual meetings and practice speaking with instructors and classmates.
• The program aims to build knowledge of the language from the ground up, starting with grammar and vocabulary, and then solidifying knowledge through speaking and writing assignments.

Career Opportunities

A bachelor's degree in Spanish prepares students for professional roles where Spanish-speaking skills and cultural competency are needed or preferred. The degree can be an asset in many career paths, including:

• Business
• Communication
• Education
• Government
• Health care
• National and international management
• Translation and interpretation

Faculty and Research

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University is home to prestigious students and faculty members, including Fulbright American Scholars, Guggenheim Fellows, MacArthur Fellows, and Nobel laureates. The college takes a transdisciplinary approach to education, with a vast spectrum of degrees in the social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have completed at least 14 of the required courses, including four years of math, four years of English, three years of lab sciences, two years of social sciences, two years of the same second language, and one year of fine arts or career and technical education
• Meet at least one of the following: top 25% in high school graduating class, 3.00 GPA in competency courses, or ACT score of 22 for Arizona residents (24 nonresidents) or SAT Reasoning score of 1120 for Arizona residents (1180 nonresidents)

Tuition and Fees

The tuition calculator can be used to estimate full-time or part-time tuition fees for the program prior to any financial aid. Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Courses

The program includes a variety of courses, such as:

• POR 301: Portuguese for Spanish Speakers I
• SPA 313: Spanish Conversation and Composition
• SPA 314: Spanish Conversation and Composition
• SPA 325: Introduction to Hispanic Literature
• SPA 400: Fundamentals of Spanish Linguistics
• SPA 412: Advanced Conversation and Composition
• SLC 201: Introduction to Linguistics

Accreditation and Rankings

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University is accredited and ranked among the top colleges in the country. The college has a strong reputation for providing high-quality education and research opportunities.