Program Overview:
This program is designed to achieve fluidity of expression in Spanish.
Three years of high school Spanish, or SPA 101 and SPA 102, are prerequisite to a major, concentration, or minor in Spanish.
A minimum grade of C+ must be achieved in all core courses. Appropriate grammar sequencing is: SPA 203, SPA 204, SPA 265. SPA 216 may be taken in combination with SPA 265.
Writing-Intensive Requirement: For Spanish majors, The College of Saint Rose writing-intensive requirement must be fulfilled by approved writing-intensive course work outside of the SPA coding. Advisor approval is required in choosing an appropriate writing-intensive course. A partial listing of writing-intensive courses includes: ENG 311, ENG 315, HIS 249, HIS 250, SEC 371. (Course descriptions should be consulted regarding any prerequisites.)
Immersion Requirement: Students majoring in Spanish must spend planned time in an affiliated academic immersion setting in Spanish. In the semester following the immersion experience, students must register for SPA 480 Reflections Workshop. The College of Saint Rose offers many options to fulfill this requirement: academic year abroad, academic semester abroad, summer term abroad, and short-term foreign language study tours. In addition, students may propose to fulfill this requirement through non-affiliated programs inside the United States. Waivers for the immersion requirement will be considered on an individual basis and subject to Department of World Languages and Cultures approval.
Oral Proficiency Interview: Students majoring in Spanish will be required to achieve Advanced-Low to Advanced-Mid level proficiency on the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI). The OPI will be administered as part of SPA 325 Advanced Conversation. Spanish majors will have the OPI administered again in their final semester concurrent with submission of the undergraduate portfolio.
Portfolio: Students majoring in Spanish must submit a portfolio prior to graduation. Portfolios will provide a summative view of the student’s progress through the major, and will include: OPI results, survey literature course paper, journal from Reflections Workshop, linguistics project, portfolio from Applied Linguistics or from Seminar.
It is recommended that students majoring in Spanish take a second foreign language.
Program Contacts:
To email the Department Chair,
Dr. Erin Mitchell, World Languages and Culture
Program Webpage:
Spanish, BA
Program Requirements:
Major in Spanish (42 credits)
If SPA 203 and SPA 204 are waived, the student needs to replace them with 6 hours of upper-level elective courses.
Students must register for one of the following capstone courses: (3 credits)
Upper-level Spanish courses (18 credits)
Students will choose at least two courses from each of the following two categories, but will need a total of six upper-level courses:
Images and Words in Culture
*SPA 370: may only be used in one category, unless taken more than once
Language and Linguistics
*SPA 370: may only be used in one category, unless taken more than once
Internship/Field Experiences/Service:
Live the culture, love the language!
At Saint Rose, all Spanish majors are required to complete an immersion experience. We have options that fit any schedule, and scholarships that fit any budget.
Semester and Summer Study Abroad
- Córdoba, Argentina – the gaucho legends and the Jesuit heritage!
- Buenos Aires, Argentina – tango, tango, tango!
- Talca, Chile – in the fertile wine production valley!
- San José, Costa Rica – conocer a los Ticos!
- Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – a semester on a Caribbean island!
- Ecuador – 3 options, including the Galapagos Islands!
- Guadalajara, México – charming colonial city!
- Lima, Perú – for students combining Spanish with Communications!
- Seville, Spain – home of flamenco!
- Alicante, Spain – on the shores of the Mediterranean!
Short Term Study Tours
Usually 2-4 weeks in duration, with a faculty member accompanying you.
- Argentina
- Costa Rica
- Ecuador
- México
- Spain
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Required Course
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.msche.org
Minor(s):
Complete minors listing
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins review of Freshman applications each fall in late September for the following Fall. Students are encouraged to submit a complete an application as early as November. The Admissions Team will return a decision on complete applications within just three weeks. The College awards academic scholarships at the same time.
What Makes an Application Complete
- Online or Paper application (fee waived for online applicants!)
- Official High School Transcripts
- Official Transcripts for any College Level Courses
- SAT or ACT scores (See Test Optional FAQ's)
- Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor or Teacher
- Essay or Graded Paper
- Applicants may also apply via the Common Application Online.
- Art applicants are required to complete a portfolio review.
Admissions contact information (telephone number, admissions web pages)
Scholarships and Financial Aid
See Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid section for more information.
The Bottom Line
The total cost of The College of Saint Rose (including tuition, fees, room and board) is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast, and we still award more than $25 million in Saint Rose scholarships, grants and financial aid.
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More about Financial Aid
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