Programs in Spanish offered at St. John’s University prepare graduates to read, write, and speak in Spanish, understand important aspects of Spanish civilization, and become familiar with Spanish literature. We encourage you to participate in summer study abroad opportunities in Argentina and Spain, where you can master linguistic, cultural, and social skills in addition to your coursework. There are also internships available abroad and through local Spanish institutions.
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The Spanish major requires the completion of 33 credits in the language.
The requirements for the major consist of the following courses:
You also complete 12 elective credits in advanced Spanish Literature courses. We encourage you to double major in another field.
St. John’s offers opportunities to study in Spain and Argentina in the summer and fall semesters. These programs are a unique opportunity for you to immerse yourself in the Spanish and Latin American language and culture.
In your junior year, after you have completed SPA 3110 or SPA 3120, you have the option of completing an internship in Seville, Spain. Opportunities include positions at government offices, local universities, private companies, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).
Internships and service projects are also available in Latin America through the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS).
You may gain academic and professional opportunities by joining the Epsilon Kappa chapter of the Sigma Delta Pi honor society, one of many national honor society chapters offered by St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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