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.

Course Requirements for the Major

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All students will be required to complete the Spanish Language Assessment and Agreement form in order to place students in the appropriate level.

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For students beginning with Beginner Spanish I (SPA-101), this would equal 23 credit hours in foundation courses and six electives for a total of 41 credit hours. A minimum of three electives at the 300 level are also required. Students who place out of one or more of the required foundation hours will make up their hours by selecting more electives.

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Choose from SPA-121, 132, 141, 152, 153, 154, 222, 223, 224, 233, 234, 242, 243, 255, 261, 262, 289, 335, 344, 353, 354, 362, 363, 364, 389

Admission Requirements

D'Youville selects students who are academically well-rounded and committed to meeting the challenges of a high-quality education. Applications will be assessed holistically. Applicants are encouraged to apply for admission into the major based on a love of the subject matter and a desire to learn. Space in the program may be limited. If an applicant cannot be admitted into a program due to space constraints, the applicant will be placed on a waiting list for entry and duly notified.

Freshman Admission

Freshman applicants to this major must submit high school transcripts. Applicants may also submit any of the following optional materials:

1. Statement of intent (strongly encouraged)
2. High School average of 80

Transfer Admission

Transfer students must submit high school transcripts and any/all other transcripts from institutions previously attended. Transfer applicants may also submit any of the following optional materials:

1. Statement of intent (strongly encouraged)
2. Transfer GPA of 2.33