Program Details

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

Bachelor of Arts

Roanoke College

The Spanish program helps students develop second language acquisition through engaging and interactive curricula that enrich students’ cross-cultural and linguistic understandings. We aim to help them become globally-cultured and self-aware persons able to view the world from multiple perspectives. Through effective written and oral communication and the enhancement of critical thinking skills, students learn to navigate in a diverse world as they prepare for career paths, graduate study, or professional training, and a lifetime of active learning.

Outcomes

1: exercise language skills in one’s professional career; 2: advance proficiency and accuracy in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding the target language; 3: mindfulness of cross-cultural professional etiquette appropriate to different cultural contexts; 4: explore and evaluate one’s cultural identity in relation to others in a global community.

Program Overview & Guidance

Program Web Page

Click here for details

External Link

Delivery Mode

In-Person

Check Course Schedules

Delivery Mode

Online

Check Course Schedules

Delivery Mode

Hybrid

Check Course Schedules

Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	Do you love Spanish cultures and language? Learn about the world and yourself through a study of Spanish. Students can complete this major even if very early in their Spanish studies.
Program Requirement Notes	Program Requirement Notes Requires a language immersion experience, i.e. travel abroad or another approved program.
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Useful choices for transfer credit include Spanish language coures and culture courses if taught in Spanish. Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Roanoke College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree	Many students combine Spanish with the study of other languages or with Political Science, International Relations, the Arts, or Business.
Program Successes & Highlights	Foreign language skills and cross-cultural literacy are in high demand in all sorts of jobs.

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:

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.

If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs

Applicable Admissions Agreements

The table below lists admissions agreements between Roanoke College and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name	Type	Title
Richard Bland College	GAA	GAA-Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia Member Institutions and Richard Bland College.2019
Virginia Western Community College	GAA	GAA-Virginia Western Community College and Roanoke College.2018

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Courses completed as part of an associate's degree or general education certificate will be evaluated by our Registrar at admission, and appropriate transfer credits will be awarded. Nearly all general education requirements can be completed with transfer credits. Transferrable courses from an accredited college or university will apply to general education, major, and graduation requirements. UCGS and Passport courses will all transfer.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Transferrable courses from an accredited college or university taken as dual enrollment while in high school will apply to general education, major, and graduation requirements. Up to three additional World Language courses can satisfy the language requirement. UCGS and Passport courses will all transfer.
Credit for Prior Learning	In general, Roanoke does not offer credit for prior learning outside of higher education coursework. Military training transcripted by an accredited institution of higher education is accepted.
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Roanoke College

College Level Information

Transfer Center

Visit our transfer site for more information

External Link

Transfer Admission Application

Transfer Students - Apply Here

External Link

Transfer Student Aid

Financial Aid for Transfer Students

External Link

Number of Transfer Students

Percent of Accepted Transfer Students

The average enrolled transfer student has a college transfer GPA of 3.12, and 58% of transfer applicants are admitted.

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Roanoke has about 2000 students, mostly undergraduates. Classes are small, averaging 17 students, with a real commitment to teaching and supporting students. Expect close personal interactions with faculty and staff members who get to know you. Active athletic and recreational opportunities are part of the college as are a wide range of student clubs and activities.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance. VCCS transfer students may choose a catalog from the two years prior to their first term of attendance if desired.
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year for freshmen is determined by first semester of attendance.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Expected transfer students should notify the admissions office as soon as possible, so we can provide advice on courses which will transfer.

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
Hollins University	BA in Spanish	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
25-1062.00	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
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

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 134 credits remaining to be completed

Residence State

Delivery Mode

Service Member?

Service Status *

Branch

GI Bill (for Spouses/Dependants)

Disability Discharge

Residence City

Hours to Complete Degree *

Minimum Term of Active Duty

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.

Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Roanoke College These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$18,020	Per Semester	$144,160	$0	$144,160	This list price is for full time enrollment, per semester. Almost all students receive financial aid, creating a lower net price. The most recent average net price in our federal report is $14,585 per semester.
Fees
Technology Fee	$420	Per Semester	$3,360	0	$3,360	For students living on campus, this fee increases to $565.
Student Activity Fee	$345	Per Semester	$2,760	0	$2,760	For full time students, per semester
Wellness Fee	$104	Per Semester	$832	0	$832

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Tuition & Fee Notes:

Additional fees
- Additional fees may include: $150 one time orientation fee, $150 parking fee per year.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.