Did you know that Spanish is the official language in 20 countries around the world? And that here in the US, about 13.5 percent of the population speaks Spanish at home? IU Online’s Bachelor of Science in Spanish offers a rigorous curriculum that develops your language proficiency, cultural facility, and professional competence in Spanish.
How you benefit
Tailor your degree to your professional interests by choosing one of four tracks:
Spanish for Business (18 credit hours)
Spanish for Medical Communication (18 credit hours)
Hispanic Cultures for Travel and Tourism (18 credit hours)
Hispanic Cultures in the US (18 credit hours)
The tracks allow you to apply your command of the Spanish language and knowledge of Hispanic culture in a variety of real-world settings.
This 100 percent online program is taught by IU East, IUPUI, IU Kokomo, IU Northwest, IU South Bend, and IU Southeast.
Students admitted to IU Online receive a full range of personalized support services, including:
Onboarding
Advising
Success Coaching
Math and Writing Support
Career Services
Peer Mentorship
Tutoring
Employment opportunities in the fields of Spanish are expected to continue growing well above average for the next 10 years at the state, regional, and national level. Your IU Online BS 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
If you decide to pursue an advanced degree, the solid liberal arts foundation and suite of core Spanish coursework will prepare you for admission to a wide variety of professional graduate programs.
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)
Students who meet the admission standards of their home campus will be admitted directly into the BS in Spanish.
Application Dates
Rolling admissions. Application review will begin upon receipt of all required application materials.
You can transfer up to 64 credit hours from a regionally accredited community college, or 90 credit hours from an accredited four-year university or college.
Christine Taff
Christine Taff is senior lecturer in Spanish, and associate director of the Latinos Unidos: Hispanic Center at IU Kokomo. Her scholarship has appeared in Currents in Teaching and Learning, MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, and New Hibernia Review. She is a reviewer for Creative Practices in Language Learning and Teaching. She has presented at conferences in the US, Spain, and Ireland.
Representative courses: Introduction to Spanish Literature, Second Year Spanish.
“I love teaching Spanish because it opens to students a whole new world of culture, communication, and relationships. I work hard to make my online classes personal and to create connections with each and every student. I encourage student interaction in order to build a sense of partnership and community in my classes.”
Tammy Fong-Morgan
Tammy Fong-Morgan is associate professor of Spanish in the department of world language studies at IU South Bend. She earned a PhD in contemporary Spanish American literature at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She teaches all levels of Spanish language, writing, literature, and culture. Her research interests include Latinx young adult fiction, second language acquisition, and language learning for professions. She developed the Costa Rica summer abroad program for Indiana University, is a member of the IU Faculty Academy for Excellence in Teaching (FACET), and was director of the University Center for Excellence in Teaching at IU South Bend. Her scholarship has appeared in multiple books and journals.
“I use the online environment to help students vividly imagine themselves in the world. I integrate technology as they use it in real life. For my course Food in the Hispanic World, they research recipes and holidays, and food traditions of specific regions. For Cities of the Spanish-Speaking World, they create itineraries, travel diaries, and learn to make fake selfies so they can post pics of their travels. Finally, in Stories of Fantasy and Terror, they explore legends and folktales. I encourage students to express their personal preferences and experiences while learning the language.”
In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:
• The number of credit hours you take • Whether you’re an Indiana resident • Your personal choices • Your travel habits
Your cost of attendance may differ from these estimates.
Full time Students
Part time Students
Direct Costs:
Tuition & Mandatory Fees
Indiana Residents
$290 per credit hour
Non-residents
$390 per credit hour
Direct Costs:
Tuition & Mandatory Fees
Indiana Residents
$290 per credit hour
Non-residents
$390 per credit hour
Indirect Costs:
Food & Housing $13,010
Books & Supplies $690
Transportation $2350
Personal Expenses $2200
Indirect Costs:
Food & Housing $13,010
Books & Supplies $460
Transportation $2350
Personal Expenses $2200
If you would like a more detailed estimate of expenses, please use IU's Tuition and Fee Calculator.
