Spanish for Global Competence- Bachelor's (BA)

DEGREE OVERVIEW

The Spanish for Global Competence BA program is designed for students interested in gaining foundational and advanced language skills through the study of the Spanish language and the diverse literatures, cultures, and linguistic practices of the Spanish-speaking world to meet their interests and academic and professional goals.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Our innovative curriculum is designed to maximize the success of both language learners and heritage speakers of Spanish who grew up with Spanish at home. Through experiential learning in language classes, as well as in more advanced courses in literature, culture, and linguistics, we train our students to be multilingual and intercultural. In addition to linguistic and cultural competence, students gain valuable skills in critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving. A 120-hour curriculum leads to a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish for Global Competence. Major requirements:

• UTA's general core
• UNIV 1101 or UNIV 1131
• GLOBAL 2301
• SPAN 1441, SPAN 1442, SPAN 2313, SPAN 2314, or SPAN 2315
• 27 hours at the 3000/4000 level in Spanish, of which at least nine must be at the 4000 level. Of these 27 hours, specific required courses are listed below:
• SPAN 3305 or SPAN 3314
• SPAN 3315
• SPAN 3316

General elective hours will be used to complete the total hours required for the degree.

LEARN MORE

• Degree curriculum
• Degree information in the University Catalog
• Modern Languages faculty
• MODL advantage
• Program accreditation

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Education
• The Language Services Industry: Interpreting, Localization, and Translation
• Research, Writing, Publishing, and the Media
• Health, Legal, and Social Services
• Business
• Government
• International Relations & Diplomacy
• Museums and Nonprofit Organizations

DEGREE OPTIONS

• BA in Spanish for Global Competence

• Fast Track Program in Modern Languages with Concentration in Spanish

  The Fast Track Program allows outstanding undergraduate students in Spanish at UT Arlington to take up to three graduate courses in Spanish that will earn credit toward both the bachelor's degree and the master's degree in Modern Languages. It is designed to encourage high standards of performance, to facilitate the transition from undergraduate to graduate study, and to reduce time needed to complete the M.A.

  Learn more about the Fast Track Program in Modern Languages with Concentration in Spanish

WHY CHOOSE US?

• UTA ranks among the Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanic Students (Hispanic Outlook on Education)
• UTA has the fifth highest undergraduate ethnic diversity index among national universities (U.S. News & World Report)
• Internationally renowned faculty committed to student success
• Faculty and staff committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• A long-standing program for Heritage Speakers
• Annual summer study abroad in Cuernavaca led by UTA faculty
• Service-learning and internship opportunities available for all students
• Free tutoring
• Free writing support at the Spanish Writing Center
• Free conversational practice at La Mesa Española
• Active student club, La Sociedad Hispánica 

GET STARTED

Take the next step toward investing in yourself by learning more about our Spanish for Global Competence- Bachelor's (BA) program.

• Program Website