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Bachelor of World Languages and Cultures Applied Language in Spanish
Middle Tennessee State University
- Murfreesboro, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
World Languages and Cultures programme with a concentration in Applied Language – Spanish at the Murfreesboro campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Analyze ideas
- evidence
- and contexts relevant to World Languages and Cultures Applied Language in Spanish
- develop well-supported arguments
- conduct independent inquiry
- and communicate findings clearly in written and oral forms.
Career outcomes
- Policy Analyst
- Research Officer
- Communications Specialist
- Program Coordinator
- Content Specialist
Curriculum
- 120-semester-hour bachelor's degree combining True Blue Core general education with the World Languages and Cultures major and a Applied Language – Spanish concentration. Courses include Elementary Spanish II
- Intensive Elementary Spanish
- Intermediate Spanish I
- Intermediate Spanish II
- Advanced Spanish and Elementary Spanish I.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Official secondary school transcripts (and any college transcripts). Freshman guaranteed admission with a 3.0 GPA
- Or ACT 22
- Or SAT 1100
- Other applicants are reviewed individually
- Transfer applicants need a 2.0 GPA with 24+ hours. English proficiency proof unless exempt (https://intered.Mtsu.Edu/admission/).
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion with official transcripts (non-US schools send transcripts from the school email); transfer applicants with college credit need a NACES course-by-course evaluation for non-US colleges; ACT/SAT used for guaranteed admission; HiSET 10+ or GED 450+ accepted; F-1 applicants also submit identity proof and financial certification before the I-20
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 61 (4 on the new 1-6 scale)
- Duolingo 85
- PTE Academic 59
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic Certificate
- English Proficiency Evidence
- Personal Statement
- Financial Support Evidence
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines: fall July 1
- spring November 1 (official website Apply online at official website and pay the 30 USD non-refundable application fee. Upload official transcripts (non-US schools send them from the school email. NACES course-by-course evaluation for non-US college work)
- proof of identity and English test scores unless exempt. Receive the decision
- up to 30 days after all documents arrive. Complete the immigration and financial documents for the I-20: passport copy
- financial affidavit and proof of at least 36
- 500 USD (official website then apply for the F-1 student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $34,364 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Murfreesboro |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Liberal Arts |
| Department | World Languages and Cultures |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institutional or program-based scholarships may be available to eligible students. Award availability, value, and eligibility vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $34,364 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,041 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61 (4 on the new 1-6 scale), Duolingo 85, PTE Academic 59.

