Shippensburg University’s Spanish (BA) program isn’t just about learning the language. It’s about being able to communicate successfully, which involves cultural understanding as well as language expertise. The Hispanic community in the United States is growing rapidly, and Spanish is the second most spoken language in the US. The job market is international and diverse, and the need for Spanish speakers in all industries is highly valuable. Expand your horizons and become more marketable by learning Spanish at Ship.
You will learn interpersonal communication, interpretive listening, interpretive reading as well as oral and written presentations in Spanish. In addition, you will learn about the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world including the products, practices and perspectives. Critical thinking, problem solving and cultural awareness are also other student learning outcomes of the program.
Course work for Spanish, BA
All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate. For complete course descriptions, visit the catalog.
- Foreign Language Requirement: 0 - 3 credits
- General Education: 45 credits
- Major Requirements: 36 credits
- Free Electives: 36 - 39 credits
- Total Credits to Graduate: 120 credits