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Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with Concentration in General Major

Study Group - California State University San Marcos

USA,California

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 18,160/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, California

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1989

Total Students: 16,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92096, United States

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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with Concentration in General Major

Program Overview

As its primary objective, the Spanish Major promotes the study of the language and culture of Spanish-speaking people. It is designed to provide the background and appreciation of Hispanic literatures and cultures, and linguistic and analytic skills, so students can pursue careers in a variety of fields. The program seeks to contribute support to and articulate with other areas of study at the University. It aims to serve the immediate region and its needs, while providing students with understanding and insight into the Hispanic world at large.

The Spanish Major addresses cultural and linguistic connections between the United States and its Spanish-speaking neighbors. It promotes the concept that Spanish is not a foreign language, but rather one to be cultivated and appreciated alongside English in Southern California. The availability of multiple concentrations within the Spanish Major gives students flexibility and diversity while providing a strong core in all basic linguistic, analytic, and cultural skills. The program takes into account the unique nature of the Cal State San Marcos student body and the University’s Mission Statement.

The program addresses the need for trained language specialists in a variety of fields, with special attention to the location of Cal State San Marcos, in North San Diego County, an area characterized by a large Spanish-speaking population. The bi-national interaction that stems from our proximity to the Mexican border establishes the need for a multidimensional major which incorporates practical and academic components. The University’s commitment to interdisciplinary and multicultural issues guides the cultural and literary elements of the major. All of these principles are prevalent in the curriculum and the faculty, both of which are complemented by those of other programs.
Program Student Learning Outcomes

Recognize Spanish as a global language with regional and social varieties and registers that both unify and differentiate the Spanish-speaking world; in particular, they will recognize the cultural and linguistic roots and features of the Spanish language as spoken in California, elsewhere in the U.S., and throughout the world
Be able to carry out a range of communicative functions in Spanish, such as engaging in oral conversation modes with sufficient accuracy so as to be easily understood by a native Spanish speaker, reading and listening to authentic texts and materials, producing written discourse and composing academic texts, and giving public oral presentations and readings
Have the demonstrated ability to carry out several aspects of collaborative learning tasks, including group communication, and peer review
Use technological tools and Spanish language resources available through electronic means, such as chat rooms, email, and the Internet for research and classroom purposes; and demonstrate ability to compare information available only in Spanish with information on the same topics available in English to analyze the different perspectives and/or biases shown in the sources
Have the capacity to confront and consider issues of social justice relevant to local and global Hispanic communities
Formulate research questions and identify and use appropriate methodology to answer them, applying appropriate guidelines for the ethical treatment of human and non-human research participants to the various phases of research
Appreciate the diversity and richness of the Hispanic world’s multiple forms of literary and artistic expression, and relate the patterns of behavior and values integral to Hispanic cultures to their own culture, aspirations, and identity
Identify, critically analyze and interpret language data and literary texts in Spanish
Identify the distinguishing characteristics and aesthetic registers of the major literary genres and periods of Hispanic literature
Recognize the existence of a variety of literary, linguistic, and cultural perspectives and meanings
Identify the grammatical and discursive functions of Spanish language structures in a variety of social and cultural contexts.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

5 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 70 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 18,160 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Study Group - California State University San Marcos

CAD 14,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.5 Minimum Listening - 5.0 Minimum Reading - 5.0 Minimum Writing - 5.5 Minimum Speaking - 5.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 61.0 Minimum Listening - 14.0 Minimum Reading - 14.0 Minimum Writing - 19.0 Minimum Speaking - 14.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 50.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 95.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities
The world is tied together by many bonds - economic, diplomatic and human - and because of technological advances in transportation and communication, an increasing number of Americans rely on the knowledge of a second language. Concentrated study of the languages and cultures of other nations contributes significantly to the improvement of international relations.
Employment possibilities for Spanish majors include the many positions available to humanities students in any field. For bilinguals there are openings in foreign countries as well as in the United States. Graduates have found jobs in teaching, translating, foreign diplomacy, foreign correspondence, the travel/hospitality industries, import-export work, international corporations, and in government agencies. Spanish language competence is an asset to workers in social services, public health, and law enforcement. While graduates with skills and backgrounds only in the Spanish language may encounter keen competition for jobs, as a supplement to other skills the knowledge of a language other than English is a valuable professional commodity.

Scholarships

Although international students are not eligible for most forms of financial aid, the US Department of State has provided an excellent list of funding sources that may assist students with their efforts to efforts to fund their education.
Undergraduate students should visit the Department of State’s “Financing Your Undergraduate Education” link.
Graduate students should visit the Department of State’s “Financing Your Graduate Education” link.
These links are independent of California State University San Marcos’s own financing options.
In addition, tthe CSU system allows for a limited number of tuition waivers to international students. At CSU San Marcos, international students are eligible to apply for these tuition waivers after their first year of residence. Generally, these tuition waivers are partial, which means that only a portion of the tuition fee is waived. Applications are due in May and with waivers being granted for fall semester, with a possibility of renewal.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.