The United States is home to over 60 million Americans of Hispanic descent, with cultural influences from Mexico, Spain, our own territory of Puerto Rico, and 20 countries in South America. With the Hispanic Cultures in the U.S. track of the Bachelor of Science in Spanish program, you will understand the nuances and see the impact of this huge array of diverse American cultures.
Spanish is the official language of 20 countries around the world, making it the world’s fourth-most spoken language. In the US, more then 50 million people—13.5% of the population—speak Spanish, and this number is expected to keep growing. Spanish is also an official language of international organizations like the United Nations, World Trade Organization, and the European Union, as well as the Inter-American Development Bank.
Employment opportunities in the fields of Spanish are expected to continue growing well above average for the next ten years at the state, regional, national, and international level. Your IU Online B.S. in Spanish prepares you to work in such positions as:
120 Credit hours
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
100% Online
For information specific to you and your situation, meet with your academic advisor and find your ideal pathway to complete your degree on time.
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:
All courses are 3 credit hours and require a grade of C or better unless otherwise noted.
Core Curriculum (6 credit hours)
Intermediate Spanish I
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Intermediate Spanish II
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Major Courses (24 credit hours)
Spanish Conversation
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Spanish Grammar and Composition
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Literary Analysis in Spanish
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Upper-Level Coursework
Spanish - Applied and Cultural (15 credit hours)
Choose five
**Students should select at least one upper-level course that also satisfies one of the requirements for the Applied Spanish tracks described below.
Spanish Capstone
Applied Spanish Tracks (18 credit hours)
Each track consists of five classes. The first course is one of the upper-level courses taught in Spanish, which also counts as one of the five classes required to satisfy requirement of the track. The remaining four courses on topical courses are taught in English and relate to the focus of the track.
Track: Hispanic Cultures in the U.S. (18 credit hours)
Choose two courses taught in Spanish
Elective
Choose as needed to reach 120 credits.
Senior Lecturer in Spanish
Indiana University Southeast
(812) 941-2333