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Bachelor of Spanish
California State University, San Marcos
- San Marcos, 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: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): 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: high school graduation or equivalent
- GPA equivalent to 2.5 (C+)
- SAT or ACT recommended
- Not required
- English proficiency or conditional admission through ALCI (GPA 2.0)
- Additional academic criteria: Minimum GPA equivalent to C+ (2.5)
- Conditional admission via ALCI English program needs 2.0.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
High school graduate or equivalent with no completed post-secondary coursework (freshman), SAT/ACT recommended, not required
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 61
- IELTS 5.5
- Duolingo 95
- PTE Academic 50
- Cambridge 168
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Financial Support Statement
How to apply
- Review the Spanish admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,638 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | San Marcos |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences |
| Department | Modern Language Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 124 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential California State University, San Marcos scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Spanish. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
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 $20,638 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $32,401 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 61, IELTS 5.5, Duolingo 95, PTE Academic 50, Cambridge 168.