B.A. Degree in Spanish

Spanish is the fourth most widely spoken language in the world and the second most frequently used language in the Southwest United States. Because of San Diego's proximity to Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries, many students at SDSU are interested in learning Spanish. Their reasons range from practical application in jobs, teaching, travel, reading or recreation to a curiosity about the culture or literature of Spanish-speaking countries. SDSU's Department of Spanish and Portuguese offers a wide range of courses and programs designed to satisfy the varied needs of students who enter the Spanish major. Preparation for both the Bachelor of Arts and teaching majors in Spanish requires the completion of six courses in elementary, intermediate, and conversational Spanish. Upper-division work for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish requires course work in advanced oral and written composition, literature, linguistics, and civilization. Upper-division work for the single subject teaching credential requires a course on the Methods in Teaching Spanish as a Second Language. Career Opportunities: A major in Spanish for the single subject teaching credential, followed by a one-year program in Secondary Education, can lead to a career in secondary teaching.