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Bachelor of Spanish
- Santa Barbara, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
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: yes
- 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 degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)): 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
- Secondary school diploma with 14 academic units (4 English
- 3 science
- 3 mathematics
- 2 foreign language
- 2 social science)
- Transcripts translated and evaluated by a NACES-approved service
- One academic reference
- Interview required for international applicants
- SAT/ACT optional
- Certification of Finances
- Transfer applicants need one semester or more of full-time college work.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma with 14 academic units (4 English, 3 science, 3 mathematics, 2 foreign language, 2 social science), Transcripts translated and evaluated by a NACES-approved evaluator, One academic reference, Interview required for international applicants, SAT/ACT optional, Certification of Finances required, Transfer applicants need one semester or more of full-time college work
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 83
- IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Evaluated academic transcripts with English translations
- Academic teacher reference
- English proficiency evidence if applicable
- Certification of Finances
How to apply
- Check requirements and deadlines. Apply via the Common App
- which Westmont recommends and which is free. Send English-translated transcripts evaluated by a NACES-approved service
- one academic reference
- TOEFL iBT 83 or IELTS 6.5 if English is not your primary language
- the Certification of Finances. Complete the required international interview. After the Certification of Finances and confirmation deposit arrive
- receive the I-20. Use the I-20 to apply for an F-1 visa. Join the First Connections orientation.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $57,960 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | Modern Languages |
| 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 degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM) |
| Scholarship note | Westmont offers merit scholarships based on academic criteria. Scholarship award amounts depend on the applicant’s academic record and eligibility; admission and awards are subject to individual review. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $57,960 USD per year. The application fee is $0 USD. The estimated living cost is $18,460 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 83, IELTS 6.5. An interview is required.

