Thirty credit hours in Spanish courses numbered 300 and above. In addition, demonstrated 276 or 277 skill level in Portuguese must be documented or completed. Seven required courses (21 credit hours) include: 301, 302, 306 or 307, 352, one of the following: 350 or 351, one of the following: 411 or 412, one of the following: 431 or 432. Three elective courses (9 credit hours) must be above 307 with at least one course (3 credit hours) at the 400 level*. Only one 301 (3 credit hours) may be applied toward the major. A student may follow a general course of studies or a group of courses in the following areas: Spanish Peninsular Literature, Spanish American Literature, Southwest Hispanic Studies or Hispanic Linguistics. Students planning to major in Spanish should consult with the Undergraduate Advisor for Spanish. All grades must be "C" or better.

Study Spanish at The University of New Mexico, a Bachelor degree offered at its main campus in Albuquerque, United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 21, 2027.
About Bachelor of Spanish
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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Spanish at The University of New Mexico
Entry Requirements
Students who are looking to complete and earn a degree at the Bachelors level. Typically for students who have only completed a Secondary (High School) program.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Spanish
A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in philology; Modern Castillan; Latin American and regional Spanish dialects; and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
$34k $82k $130k | ||
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,030 |
$46k
$76k
$130k
|
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $62,360 |
$46k
$62k
$100k
|
| Interpreters and Translators | $53,640 |
$34k
$54k
$93k
|
Career data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). These occupations are identified based on the CIP code for Spanish Language and Literature. (16.0905). The salary range depicts the 10th percentile, median, and 90th percentile salary values for each occupation.
Bright Outlook occupations are expected to grow rapidly in the next several years, will have large numbers of job openings, or are new and emerging occupations.
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Spanish at The University of New Mexico
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