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Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultures California State University - Monterey Bay California State University - Monterey Bay, USA

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USD 18993

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 70

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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61

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The ability to communicate with Spanish speakers and appreciate Hispanic cultures gives you a tremendous advantage in a wide range of careers. Whether on the job or in your community, your Spanish language competency and cultural understanding can help you establish valuable connections in the inter-dependent global community.

You will attain an advanced level of proficiency in Spanish according to the criteria of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages(ACTFL) guidelines. You will also acquire a reasonable understanding and knowledge of Hispanic cultures through the study of literature, history, art, social science, philosophy, etc. in a variety of courses taught in Spanish and English. As you plan your program, you will be able to select a specific area of concentration (literature, culture, linguistics) in which to acquire a deeper knowledge relative to your particular interests and goals. Additionally, you will engage in real-life learning via your service-learning experiences where you will have opportunities to work with public and private agencies on projects that integrate your language skills with community needs. Finally, in your Senior Capstone project, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate thorough understanding of a topic of interest to you.

The program prepares you for successful professional careers in teaching, business and technology, travel, tourism, governmental and non-governmental agencies, and for graduate study in Hispanic languages and literatures, Chicano/Latino studies, linguistics, translation and interpretation, TESOL, or focused international disciplines such as policy, management and business.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

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

    6 IELTS Score
    61 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    45 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    95 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    18993

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 70

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    17000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    International Student Scholarship International Student Scholarship: California State University Monterey Bay provides international scholarships for high-achieving students. International scholarships are designed to help cover the non-resident portion of tuition.
    The International Students Scholarship is open and available to all who are interested to apply, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
    Must be a degree-seeking international student at CSUMB.
    Complete the General Financial Aid Application.
    Submit a general scholarship application essay.
    Upload unofficial transcripts.
    Clearly describe financial need in the application.
    An automatic email will be sent to your primary email address upon submitting your scholarship application. The Financial Aid Office will notify all scholarship winners via CSUMB email. Students who are not selected for a CSUMB Scholarship will also be notified via CSUMB email as soon as time permits.

    LINK: https://csumb.edu/financialaid/scholarships/
    International Student Scholarship: Varies annually, intended to cover the non-resident portion of tuition.CSUMB International Programs does not endorse any specific external scholarship program.


     
     

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