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Official transcripts of all secondary school coursework and grades translated in English. (“Official” means that you must request your school to send transcripts directly to the UT admissions office. If that is impossible, send copies that have been certified by your school as “true copies” of the originals after they are copied. An official at your school should sign the document as “true copy of original.”)
Essay written in English.
A recommendation written by a counselor, teacher or headmaster.
TOEFL: minimum acceptable score is 550 or 213 (computer based) or 79 (Internet based) exam.
IELTS: International English Language Testing System – minimum grade of 6.5.
DuoLingo: minimum acceptable score is 105. The Duolingo English test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on demand, in under an hour for only $49. The test is taken online via a computer with a webcam and microphone. The test includes a proficiency score, video interview and writing sample which are shared with The University of Tampa when you send your results. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test session.
Successful completion of the English 112 certificate offered by ELS Language Centers accompanied by a letter of recommendation from an administrator and a 500-word English writing sample.
The following documents should be submitted:
Completed application
Official high school or secondary school transcript or GED results (plus official transcripts from all university or dual enrollment courses completed, if applicable)
$40 nonrefundable application fee
SAT and/or ACT scores (Have questions about the new SAT? See SAT FAQ.)*
Guidance counselor or teacher recommendation (not required if you already graduated from high school and have completed some college credits)
Essay (not required if you have already graduated from high school and completed some college credits)
The Bachelor of Arts in Spanish program helps prepare students for graduate or professional schools and for a variety of career opportunities. Courses are designed to build strong language skills and to expand cultural awareness.
In addition to classroom work, students acquire foreign language proficiency through individualized learning and research projects with professors, field experiences, campus programs, internships and study abroad opportunities. Spanish majors are required to take an annual proficiency exam designed to assess the progression of their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, as well as their cultural awareness.
Students are encouraged to participate in international study and travel experiences. Opportunities include summer study programs in Spain, travel-study courses to countries such as Costa Rica, semester- and year-long programs in Mexico and other countries, and numerous other study abroad options.
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Spanish Major
A major in Spanish at UT is designed to give students flexible options as liberal arts graduates, including graduate or professional schools and a variety of career opportunities. Spanish majors are required to take a yearly proficiency exam designed to assess the progression of their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, as well as their cultural awareness. All Spanish majors are required to complete a capstone experience worth 2 credits during their senior year in one of the following areas: linguistics, literature, second-language acquisition or cultural studies under the guidance of a full-time faculty member of the Department of Languages and Linguistics. The capstone must be completed at UT, not during study abroad.
It is strongly recommended that all Spanish majors study abroad for either a full semester or extended summer program in Spain or Latin America, either through the department or in consultation with the student's major advisor.
Degree Requirements
A yearly proficiency exam is required for all majors to assess their progress in speaking, listening, reading, writing and cultural awareness.
One of the following:
Spanish Culture and Civilization I
Latin American Civilization and Culture
Total Credit Hours:, 4
One of the following:
Spanish Literature through the Golden Age
Spanish Literature from the 19th Century until Today
Total Credit Hours:, 4
One of the following:
Latin American Literature
The Latin American Novel
Total Credit Hours:, 4
Capstone
Research Capstone
Total Credit Hours:, 2
One of the following:
Basic Linguistics
Second-Language Acquisition
The Structure of Modern Spanish
Total Credit Hours:, 4
Electives
General elective (200 level or above)
General elective (200 level or above)
General elective (300 level or above)
General elective (300 level or above)
General elective (300 level or above), 4
General elective (300 level or above), 4
Total Credit Hours:, 24
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 42
The Tampa Bay area has a long and rich Hispanic tradition and a thriving Spanish-speaking community. Across the nation, there is a growing need for professionals able to communicate in Spanish and for teachers able to teach it. Spanish majors can proceed to graduate and professional schools with language skills that will help make them a sought-after commodity.
Possible career paths for Spanish majors include:
teaching
translation/interpretation
government
diplomacy
journalism
international business
social work
Student Health Fee: 450 $ per year
