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Spanish, B.S.

Enhance your language proficiency with the IU Online Bachelor of Science in Spanish. This flexible, completely online degree program develops your ability to understand the nation’s second-most spoken language.

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Course Delivery: 100% Online

Total Credits: 120

In-State Tuition Per Credit: $290.00

Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $390.00

Cost of attendance may vary by campus. View the total cost calculator

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Degree Overview

As a student in the IU Online B.S. in Spanish, you’ll focus on developing your language proficiency, cultural facility, and professional competence in Spanish. The degree can be completed through one of four tracks designed to apply course content to a variety of real-world settings.

You’ll benefit from a career-focused program ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.

And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.

Students who meet the admission standards of their home campus (campus of enrollment) will be admitted directly into the B.S. in Spanish.

Application Dates

Students who meet the admission standards of their home campus (campus of enrollment) will be admitted directly into the B.S. in Spanish.

This degree is available at IU East, IU Indianapolis, IU Kokomo, IU Northwest, IU South Bend, and IU Southeast.

Employment opportunities in Spanish-related careers are expected to continue growing well above average for the next 10 years at the state, regional, and national level. Your IU Online B.S. in Spanish prepares you to work in such positions as:

  • Meeting, convention, and event planner
  • Public relations specialist
  • Sales manager
  • Training manager
  • General/operations manager
  • Interpreter, translator, medical communications
  • Human resources specialist

To earn a Bachelor of Science in Spanish, you must complete 120 credit hours. You may transfer up to 60 previously earned credit hours. Requirements are broken down as follows:

  • Core courses (6 credit hours)
  • Major courses (24 credit hours)
  • Capstone course (3 credit hours)
  • Track courses (18 credit hours)
  • General education and elective courses (as needed to total 120 credit hours)

Core

Core Classes for the BS in Spanish
Course Number Course Name Credits
SPAN-S 200
-OR-
SPAN-S 203
Second-Year Spanish I                               3 Credits
SPAN-S 250
-OR-
SPAN-S 204
Second Year Spanish II 3 Credits

Major

Major Classes for the BS in Spanish
Course Number Course Name Credits
SPAN-S 498 Capstone Seminar in Spanish                              3 Credits
SPAN-S 275
-OR-
SPAN-S 317
Hispanic Culture and Conversation 3 Credits

Choose one of the following:

Choose one of the following classes for the BS in Spanish
Course Number Course Name Credits
HISP-S 308 Composition and Conversation in Spanish 3 Credits
SPAN-S 311 Spanish Grammar 3 Credits
SPAN-S 313 Writing Spanish I 3 Credits
SPAN-S 312 Written Composition in Spanish 3 Credits

Choose one of the following:

Choose one of the following classes for the BS in Spanish
Course Number Course Name Credits
SPAN-S 301 Hispanic World I                                               3 Credits
SPAN-S 302 Hispanic World II 3 Credits
SPAN-S 360 Introduction to Hispanic Lit 3 Credits

Choose five of the following:

Choose five of the following classes for the BS in Spanish
Course Number Course Name Credits
SPAN-S 319  Spanish for Healthcare Personnel 3 Credits
SPAN-S 429 Medical Interpreting 3 Credits
SPAN-S 325 Spanish in the Business World 3 Credits
SPAN-S 323 Introduction to Translation 3 Credits
SPAN-S 423 The Craft of Translation 3 Credits
SPAN-S 326 Intro to Spanish Linguistics 3 Credits
SPAN-S 426 Intro to Spanish Linguistics 3 Credits
SPAN-S 468 Varieties of Spanish 3 Credits
SPAN-S 363 Intro A La Cultura Hispanica 3 Credits
SPAN-S 370 Service Learning in the Dominican Republic 3 Credits
SPAN-S 381 Hispanic Civilization I 3 Credits
SPAN-S 381 Hispanic Civilization II 3 Credits
SPAN-S 383 Hispanic Civilization III 3 Credits
SPAN-S 384 Hispanic Civilization IV 3 Credits
SPAN-S 411 Spanish Culture and Civilization 3 Credits
SPAN-S 412 Latin American Culture and Civilization 3 Credits
SPAN-S 413 Hispanic Culture in the U.S. 3 Credits
SPAN-S 390 Special Topics in Spanish 3 Credits
SPAN-S 493 Internship Program in Spanish 3 Credits
SPAN-S 495 Hispanic Colloquium 3 Credits

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