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About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Spanish and apply discipline-appropriate methods
- Assess relevant evidence
- And communicate informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Bilingual teacher
- Interpreter
- Journalist
- Cultural events coordinator
- International banking officer
- Court interpreter
- Immigration officer
- International NGOs
Curriculum
- Required study abroad semester in a Spanish-speaking environment (six to twelve credits in Spanish)
- Advanced conversation and composition
- Civilisation of Spain
- Communicative spaces in Spanish and literature and culture courses.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor or master degree as set by the programme
- With transcripts and grading scale
- Programme-specific statements
- References and tests
- No university-wide minimum GPA
- Passport page
- 100 USD fee.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor or master degree as set by the programme, Transcripts and grading scale, Program-specific statements, References, Tests, Passport page, 100 USD fee
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- PTE Academic 54
- Duolingo 105
- IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts and academic records
- Official English translations if applicable
- Evidence of English proficiency or approved exemption
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Check the programme's own requirements and deadline; international applicants are advised to apply by January for Fall funding. Apply online through the Graduate College and pay the 100 USD application fee. Upload transcripts with grading scale
- passport page
- English proof (TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 105) and programme materials such as statement
- recommendations
- CV
- GRE or GMAT where required. Receive the department's decision. Show proof of funds for the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,390 - $19,260 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Kalamazoo (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Department of Spanish |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees |
| Scholarship note | Global Education Merit Scholarship of up to 10000 USD per academic year may be available to eligible international degree-seeking students with GPA at least 3.0 on F-1 or J-1 status. No separate scholarship application is required; funding and conditions apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
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Program starts
August 2027
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Program starts
January 2028
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Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $18,390 - $19,260 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The estimated living cost is $14,370 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 54, Duolingo 105, IELTS 6.5. An interview is required.