Spanish
Whether you’re hoping to master a new language or expand your knowledge of Spanish altogether, Methodist University’s Spanish program will prepare you of the language and literature of both Spain and Latin America along with the culture and civilizations of Spain and Latin America. Students majoring in Spanish will take an exit exam on their last day of their senior year.
Students who have had Spanish prior to enrolling at Methodist University may take a placement exam. This will place the student at the appropriate level but will not give credits for prior levels of study unless the student takes the CLEP or Challenge exams. Students who are true native speakers of Spanish cannot enroll in SPA 3010/3050, nor receive credits for it without permission of the Head of the Division of Humanities. Please see the Division Head for guidelines and for other courses. offerings to replace these courses.
Common Career Paths
Some of the top jobs for those with Spanish bachelor degrees include interpreter, translator, writer, Spanish teacher, human resources coordinator, foreign service officer, and so much more.
Common Salary Ranges for Graduates
As mentioned above, there’s a long list of career opportunities for those with Spanish degrees. But, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2021:
- Interpreter and translator: $60,050
- Writer and author: $60,910
- Technical writer: $82,090
- Human resources specialist: $66,000
- Foreign language teacher: $69,460
Average Tuition Cost
The average cost for an incoming residential freshman to attend MU is less than $18,000 – similar to the cost of attending one of the big-box public schools, but with the enhanced value of a highly-regarded private school with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
While tuition varies, depending on a student’s financial aid package, it’s important to know that the average financial award for an incoming residential freshman at MU is more than $34,000.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
More than 97% of MU students receive some form of financial aid, with the University offering more than $24 million annually to students for scholarships. If a student is active military, family of active military, or a veteran, they may also qualify for MU’s military education benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Methodist University currently only offers the Spanish program on campus. However, our on-campus program will prepare you for a career in Spanish.
Yes, Methodist University does offer an associate degree in Spanish. If you’re interested, visit here.
Some of the top jobs for those with Spanish bachelor degrees include interpreter, translator, writer, Spanish teacher, human resources coordinator, foreign service officer, and so much more.
Major Requirements
The Spanish major consists of 24 credits distributed as follows:
Required Language Courses
9 credits
| *SPA 3010 Spanish Conversation & Grammar (3) | SPA 4020 Spanish Composition & Translation (3) |
| *SPA 3050 Spanish Writing & Composition (3) |
Required Civilization & Culture Course
Select one course (3 credits) from the following list:
| SPA 3100 Civilization & Culture of Spain (3) | SPA 3200 Civilization & Culture of Hispanic America (3) |
Required Literature Courses
9 credits
| SPA 4110 Literature of Spain (3) | SPA 4210 Latinx American Literature (3) |
| SPA 4200 Literature of Latin America (3) |
**Required Elective Course
Choose 3 credits from the following:
| SPA 4850 Special Studies in Spanish (1-3) | SPA 4990 Independent Study in Spanish (TBD) |
| SPA 4010 Advanced Spanish Grammar (3) |
*Spanish 3010 and 3050 can be substituted with approval from the division head in the case of demonstrated proficiency. All upper-level classes are taught in Spanish.
**Elective courses may also be chosen from the list of Required Literature Courses
Note: All upper-level classes are taught in Spanish.
Minor Requirements
The Spanish minor consists of 12 credits distributed as follows:
Required Language Courses
6 credits
| *SPA 3010 Spanish Conversation & Grammar (3) | *SPA 3050 Spanish Writing & Composition (3) |
Electives
Select two Spanish courses (6 credit hours) from the following list:
| SPA 3100 Civilization & Culture of Spain (3) | SPA 4200 Literature of Latin America (3) |
| SPA 3200 Civilization & Culture of Hispanic America (3) | SPA 4210 Latinx American Literature (3) |
| SPA 4010 Advanced Spanish Grammar (3) | SPA 4850 Special Studies in Spanish (1-3) |
| SPA 4020 Spanish Composition & Translation (3) | SPA 4990 Independent Study in Spanish (TBD) |
| SPA 4110 Literature of Spain (3) |
*Spanish 3010 and 3050 can be substituted with approval from the division head in the case of demonstrated proficiency. All upper-level classes are taught in Spanish.
Note: All upper-level classes are taught in Spanish.
Associate of Arts Concentration Requirements
The A.A. concentration in Spanish consists of 18 credits distributed as follows:
Required Language Courses
6 credits
| *SPA 3010 Spanish Conversation and Grammar (3) | *SPA 3050 Spanish Writing and Composition (3) |
Electives
Select four Spanish courses (12 credits) from the following list:
| SPA 3100 Civilization & Culture of Spain (3) | SPA 4110 Literature of Spain (3) |
| SPA 3200 Civilization & Culture of Hispanic America (3) | SPA 4200 Literature of Latin America (3) |
| SPA 4010 Advanced Spanish Grammar (3) | SPA 4210 Latinx American Literature (3) |
| SPA 4020 Spanish Composition & Translation (3) | SPA 4990 Independent Study in Spanish (TBD) |