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Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

Department of Language & Cultural Studies, Anthropology & Sociology

College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

Department of Language & Cultural Studies, Anthropology & Sociology

College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences

On-Campus

Program

120 Credit Hours

to Graduate

Full-Time, In-State Tuition

$5,010 Per Semester

Free Books

for All Students

Gain New Perspectives and Become a Leader in the Global Community

Gain the skills needed to engage and work within the global community of more than 500 million Spanish speakers on four continents. Studying Spanish can enhance every area of your daily life and open the door to numerous career opportunities in a variety of industries from education and healthcare to manufacturing and business. There is an increasing demand for bilingual professionals and earning a degree in Spanish can give you a competitive edge in the job market and the tools for success in our multicultural global society.

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Career Outlook

A more diverse U.S. population and increasing globalization are expected to create demand for interpreters and translators. The ongoing need for military and national security interpreters and translators should result in more jobs as well. Computers have made the work of translators and localization specialists more efficient. However, many of these jobs cannot be entirely automated because computers cannot yet produce work comparable to what human translators do in most cases.

The employment of interpreters and translators is projected to grow 4 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Around 7,200 openings are estimated each year, on average, over the decade.

– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

A degree in Spanish can open the door to a wide variety of career options across the industry spectrum.

Job Titles Include:

  • Bilingual community relations representative
  • Outreach coordinator
  • Interpreter

EKU Spanish major graduates work in a variety of fields and positions.

Employers Include:

  • Peace Corps
  • Universities
  • Law enforcement
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Hospitals

The Office of Academic and Career Services is a one-stop shop for all your career and professional development needs.

Services Include:

  • Creating/updating your resume and cover letter
  • Interviewing tips and coaching
  • Career documents review
  • Job search

Why EKU?

  • Free textbooks through EKU BookSmart
  • No application fee
  • Reduced tuition for active-duty military members and their spouses
  • Membership opportunities in several Spanish, Latinx, Hispanic, and honors student organizations
  • The Bobby Verdugo and Yoli Ríos Bilingual Peer Mentor and Tutoring Center, also known as El Centro
  • Fast-track opportunities for students with 80 or more credit hours
  • Generous credit transfer policy

Curriculum & Admission

Learn essential skills for today’s Spanish majors. Our programs are made up of high-quality courses and taught by experienced professors. EKU’s curriculum blends academic and professional preparation through course topics such as advanced Spanish conversation, written context for reading, culture, and grammar, civilizations of Spain and Latin America, and Hispanic literature and culture. Majors in Spanish teaching also take courses on inclusive classrooms, emerging instructional technologies, curriculum design, classroom management, teaching a foreign language, teaching language arts, and a series of clinical experiences including practice teaching and a professional semester.

A minimum of 120 credits are required to graduate.

View the degree requirements:

EKU Academic Catalog

Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

Students may transfer up to 90 hours of credit from accredited institutions. Please note that a minimum of 30 credit hours in this degree program must be completed at Eastern Kentucky University.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admission to EKU for appropriate articulation.

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All applicants must provide an application and evidence of appropriate scholastic achievement through prior educational experience.

Please note that certain degree programs have special admission requirements. Admission to the University does not mean automatic admission to all degree programs.

The completed application and all required supporting documentation must be received by the University no later than:

• August 1 for fall enrollment
• December 1 for spring enrollment
• May 1 for summer enrollment

To apply for undergraduate admission to Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), submit an application at apply.eku.edu and submit any required materials electronically or by mail to:

Office of Admissions
Eastern Kentucky University
Whitlock Bldg. 112, CPO 54
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475-3154.

Enrolling & Advising Information

EKU’s College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.

Interested in enrolling? Reach out to our college enrollment counselor today.

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4374 Kit Carson Drive
Richmond, KY 40475

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