College of Arts, Education, and Humanities
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
At DeSales, immerse yourself in Spanish with engaging classes, optional internships, exciting study abroad opportunities, and extracurricular activities. These experiences will enhance your cultural understanding and improve your job prospects.
Program Details
- Official Degree Name
- Bachelor of Arts
- Format
-
In Class-Day
- Credit Hours
- 120
- Program Start
- Start Anytime
- Application Deadline
- Apply Anytime
- Average Time to Degree
- 4 Years
Why Choose DeSales University for your Spanish Degree?
At DeSales our Spanish program sharpens your listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills while exploring the fundamental aspects of the culture. It also develops your analytical and critical thinking. Our Spanish program gives students the flexibility to match their career aspirations - giving them the ability to opt for a major, minor, or a teaching certification.

Program Highlights
Multiple Pathways to Success
- At DeSales University, our Spanish program offers flexible options to suit your goals. You can pursue a minor with six courses, a major with ten courses, or complete a Professional Educator Program (PEP) track in Secondary Education with the possibility of pursuina a K-12 teaching certification through our M.Ed. 4+1 program.
Careers & Internships
- In today's global world, Spanish speaking skills are a huge plus for any career. With a Spanish major from DeSales University, you'll stand out in the job market and open doors to exciting careers in fields like business, law, healthcare, and more!
International Opportunities
- DeSales has an international experience for every student and every major! DeSales’ international agreements allow students to study abroad for a semester at the same cost as your DeSales tuition, while also taking advantage of your financial aid.
What Will You Study?
At DeSales University, our Spanish program develops all four language skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. With courses ranging from Culture and Civilization to Spanish for Medical Professionals, DeSales Spanish majors graduate ready to converse fluently, critically analyze texts, and appreciate diverse cultures.
- Intermediate Spanish & Culture
- Advanced Composition & Grammar
- Spanish History & Art
- Basic Medical Spanish
Meet the Faculty
Outcomes & Careers
In the last 15 years, our Spanish majors have gotten work as:
- Teachers
- Lawyers
- Marketers and Business Managers
- IT Consultants and Financial Advisors
- Physician Assistants and Nurses
- Government officials

Admission Checklist
- Application Fee: None
- Transcripts: Official High School Transcript
- Standardized Tests: This program is SAT optional.
- Recommendations: Completed Guidance Counselor Form and Teacher Recommendation Form

Program FAQs
No, DeSales University does not offer a Masters in Spanish. However, we do encourage our Spanish majors to take advantage of the opportunity to double major in Spanish plus another area of interest. For example, combining Spanish with Education can lead to a Pennsylvania certification to teach K-12. This pathway is available through the Professional Education Program (PEP), and you can further enhance your degree with the 4+1 Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) to earn a Master of Education.
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