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Bachelor of Arts
Hollins University
Program Details
BA in Spanish
Bachelor of ArtsBA in Spanish
Hollins University
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program in Spanish allows you, as a student, to express yourself in oral and written Spanish. We strive to establish intellectual dialogues that will help you understand and appreciate the cultures and values of the Spanish-speaking world, and develop and exhibit strong analytical skills. As part of the requirements for the major, Spanish students like you have the exciting option to study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country of their choosing. Hollins has affiliated programs in Argentina, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and three cities in Spain: Seville, Alicante, and Barcelona, through Spanish Studies Abroad. Internships can give you, as a Spanish major, an advantage in today’s competitive job market. The opportunity to work abroad can be arranged at the Spanish Studies Abroad Argentina and Spain sites. Spanish majors are employed in a variety of fields such as business, marketing, medicine, law, government, international relations, and education. Spanish majors are also life-long learners who continue to enjoy Hispanic and Latinx cultural contributions in music, film, and literature in the United States and abroad well after they graduate from Hollins.
Outcomes
SLO 1: Students will be able to communicate orally and in writing in Spanish. SLO 2: Students will develop critical thinking skills in a second language. SLO 3: Students will demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of at least one Hispanic culture.
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Considerations for Selecting Degree | The Spanish major at Hollins is for students interested in learning Spanish, or improving their Spanish-language skills. They also explore the culture, literature, and the business practices of the world’s Hispanic sector. |
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | |
| Doing More With Your Degree | |
| Program Successes & Highlights | Students in beginning, intermediate, and conversation/composition classes meet once a week for an hour in small groups with the Spanish program’s language assistant for additional practice in conversational Spanish. The assistant also offers a language table once a week during lunch that is open to the Hollins community. |
Program Credit Requirements
Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
- Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
- View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
Applicable Admissions Agreements
There are no Applicable Admission Agreements for the Program.
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of a qualifying VCCS associate degree program will guarantee completion of the general education component of the Hollins undergraduate curriculum but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites needed for the major. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Students earning an associate degree while in high school are not eligible for guaranteed admission programs and must complete general education courses. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | We accept AP and IB results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations. Transfer credits will be considered for CLEP (College Level Examination Program) on an individual basis for examinations if Hollins offers a comparable course. |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
17
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
89% of transfer students applying for Fall 2022 were accepted.
The average GPA of transfer students accepted was 3.3.
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | Fewer than 1,000 students. Average class size of 12. All women at the undergraduate level. On-campus housing guaranteed. Scholarship of at least $20,000 guaranteed for transfer students. Scholarship of $2,000 available for PTK members. Top majors for transfer students include business, psychology and biology. 5-year MAT program. Renowned English and creative writing program. Small community with big outcomes for students; more than 90% of recent graduates are employed or in graduate school within one year of graduation. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance at Hollins |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Virginia Community College System (VCCS) students graduating from transfer-oriented degree programs with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a four-point scale are guaranteed admission. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Mennonite University | Bachelor of Arts Spanish Language and Hispanic Studies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Roanoke College | Bachelor of Arts in Spanish | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Roanoke College | Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Education | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in Spanish | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | Bachelor of Arts in Hispanic Studies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| William & Mary | Hispanic Studies - Bachelor of Arts | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Bridgewater College | Spanish Major - BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Shenandoah University | Bachelor of Arts Spanish | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph College | Bachelor of Arts in Spanish | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph-Macon College | Spanish (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-1124.00 | Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 27-3091.00 | Interpreters and Translators | Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another. | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ |
| 25-2031.00 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
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