Spanish - BA

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

About This Degree

The goal of the Spanish program at USU is to prepare students for advanced studies in Spanish language, literature, and culture.

What You Will Learn

Spanish majors at USU take extensive language courses where they develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Students also take courses in Spanish and Latin American history and literature, giving them the opportunity to broaden their education.

The faculty in this department have culturally diverse expertise in all aspects and areas of language and literature. Students have access to their knowledge, as well as a language lab and many tutors to help them through their upper-division classes and prepare for a number of exciting careers in government, education, travel, and foreign affairs. Spanish majors gain a solid grounding in another language and culture, which helps them function effectively as members of the international community.

Students also have a chance to complete an international experience component through USU's study abroad program.

Emphasis:

Spanish Teaching:

This emphasis is for students who wish to obtain licensure to teach in secondary schools. It includes courses in language history, the interaction of language and society, and teaching methodologies.

Education Component

This is for the Spanish teaching emphasis only. In order to obtain a secondary teaching license for grades 6-12, students must complete the 35-credit Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP), which includes one semester of student teaching in a public school. This program is administered by USU’s School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL) within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. Student must apply to the School of TEAL the semester before taking STEP courses. This is usually the fall of their junior year. Students learn subject content through the Languages, Philosophy, and  Communication Studies Department, and spend the last year or two studying education techniques through the STEP program.

Students in the Spanish teaching program are required to select an approved teaching minor in order to expand their career options.

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College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department: World Languages and Cultures Department

USU Locations:

  • Logan campus

Program Requirements

Career And Outcomes

Career Opportunities

With a degree in Spanish, students may pursue the following careers:

  • Translator or interpreter
  • Customs worker
  • Government translator
  • Immigration services
  • Language teacher or tutor
  • Social services
  • International business or development
  • Peace Corps
  • Tour guide

Spanish Teaching Emphasis:

  • Spanish teacher in middle school or high school

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Admission Requirements

In addition to Utah State University’s admissions requirements, the Spanish program has additional requirements:

  • New Freshmen: New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to this major.
  • Transfer Students: Transfer students from other institutions and other USU majors need a 3.00 total GPA for admission to this major.
  • A Spanish language placement test is available if students wish to bypass beginning-level Spanish classes.
  • STEP Requirements (Spanish teaching emphasis only): In order to be accepted into STEP, students must go through an application process, which includes the following:
    • Complete 60 semester credits with a minimum GPA of 2.75
    • Complete certain core courses (see department for more information)
    • Complete OPI test and score a minimum of "Advanced Low"
    • Complete a speech and hearing test
    • Pass the Teacher Education Writing Exam
    • Provide an unofficial copy of  your transcript
    • Pass a criminal background check (this should be done one semester before submitting the application)

International students have additional admissions requirements.

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