College of Arts, Education, and Humanities
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
At DeSales, immerse yourself in Spanish with engaging classes, optional internships, exciting study abroad opportunities, and extracurricular activities. These experiences will enhance your cultural understanding and improve your job prospects.
Program Details
- Official Degree Name
- Bachelor of Arts
- Format
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In Class-Day
- Credit Hours
- 120
- Program Start
- Start Anytime
- Application Deadline
- 91黑料 Anytime
- Average Time to Degree
- 4 Years
Why Choose 91黑料 for your Spanish Degree?
At DeSales our Spanish program sharpens your listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills while exploring the fundamental aspects of the culture. It also develops your analytical and critical thinking. Our Spanish program gives students the flexibility to match their career aspirations - giving them the ability to opt for a major, minor, or a teaching certification.
Students also have the opportunity to enhance their studies through the Spanish Health CommuniCare micro-credentials, which builds practical Spanish communication skills for healthcare settings and provides a digital badge to showcase job-ready skills.
Program Highlights
Multiple Pathways to Success
- At 91黑料, our Spanish program offers flexible options to suit your goals. You can pursue a minor with six courses, a major with ten courses, or complete a Professional Educator Program (PEP) track in Secondary Education with the possibility of pursuing a K-12 teaching certification through our M.Ed. 4+1 program.
- We also offer two micro-credentials in Spanish Health CommuniCare. Micro-credentials are short, focused learning experiences that let you show mastery of a specific skill or area of knowledge. When you complete one, you earn a digital badge—an online credential that includes verified details about what you learned, how you learned it, and who awarded it.
Careers & Internships
- In today’s global world, Spanish speaking skills are a huge plus for any career. With a Spanish major from 91黑料, you’ll stand out in the job market and open doors to exciting careers in fields like teaching, business, law, healthcare, and more!
International Opportunities
- DeSales has an international experience for every student and every major! DeSales’ international agreements allow students to study abroad for a semester at the same cost as your DeSales tuition, while also taking advantage of your financial aid.
What Will You Study?
Language and cultural skills for a global world
At 91黑料, the Spanish program builds strong communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while deepening your understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures. You’ll learn to communicate effectively, interpret cultural perspectives, and engage with diverse communities.
Coursework combines language development with cultural and professional applications, including Spanish for healthcare and other fields. Students graduate prepared for advanced communication, critical thinking, and global career opportunities. Healthcare-focused students can also earn Spanish Health CommuniCare micro-credentials.
- Basic Medical Spanish
- Advanced Composition & Grammar
- Latinos in the U.S.
- Spanish for Careers
- Topics in Literature of the Spanish-Speaking World
- Spanish History & Art
Jaylen Lesser ‘26
Spanish Health CommuniCare Micro-Credential Recipient
Working in healthcare has shown me that some of the most meaningful moments of patient care come from simple communication. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and pre-med biology student at 91黑料, I have witnessed firsthand how language barriers can affect patient comfort, trust, and understanding in clinical settings. When I first enrolled in Basic Medical Spanish I (SP130), I hoped to acquire a few extra phrases to use in my current job and future career. What I did not anticipate was how transformative the experience would become, not just in bettering my communication skills, but in shaping how I approach patient care with greater cultural awareness, empathy, and confidence. Being among the first students to earn the Spanish Health CommuniCare micro-credential has been both a privilege and a meaningful milestone in my journey toward medicine.
Outcomes & Careers
In the last 15 years, our Spanish majors have gotten work as:
- Teachers
- Lawyers
- Marketers and Business Managers
- IT Consultants and Financial Advisors
- Physician Assistants and Nurses
- Government officials
Admission Checklist
- Application Fee: None
- Transcripts: Official High School Transcript
- Standardized Tests: This program is SAT optional.
- Recommendations: Completed Guidance Counselor Form and Teacher Recommendation Form
Spanish Health CommuniCare Micro-Credentials
Prepare to make a difference in today’s diverse healthcare environments
The Spanish Health CommuniCare micro-credentials at 91黑料 help you develop the language and cultural awareness needed to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients. You will gain practical experience that supports both your academic growth and your preparation for service-oriented healthcare roles.
These stackable micro-credentials are offered in two levels. Students may begin at Level 1 or, if they have prior Spanish experience, enter directly at Level 2.
Level 1: Foundational Healthcare Spanish
Build foundational Spanish communication skills for healthcare settings, along with an understanding of patient-centered communication across cultures.
Courses: SP130 Basic Medical Spanish I (no prerequisites) and SP131 Basic Medical Spanish II
Level 2: Intermediate Healthcare Spanish
Develop foundational to intermediate communication skills for patient-care environments, with continued emphasis on respectful and effective communication.
Courses: SP131 Basic Medical Spanish II (counts toward both levels) and SP230 Intermediate Medical Spanish I
Stackable Structure & Academic Value
These micro-credentials are designed to be flexible and supportive of student goals. Students may complete one level or both as they continue their academic journey.
Courses may also be applied toward a Spanish major, minor, or free electives. One course in the pathway fulfills the Cultural Awareness core requirement.
Career Connections
This pathway supports students pursuing careers in nursing, physician assistant studies, pre-med programs, speech-language pathology, physical therapy, and other health-related fields where compassionate and effective communication is essential.
Get Started
Talk with your advisor or a Spanish faculty member to learn how to enroll in the Spanish Health CommuniCare micro-credentials.
Program FAQs
Yes. Yes, you can double major in Spanish to complement your career of choice. For example, combining Spanish with Education can lead to Pennsylvania certification to teach K-12. This pathway is available through the Professional Education Program (PEP), and you can further enhance your degree with the 4+1 Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) to earn a Master of Education.
- Teacher
- Translator or interpreter
- Healthcare worker
- Social worker
- Business or marketing worker
- Government or nonprofit worker
- International relations worker
It is a program that helps you learn Spanish for healthcare jobs. It also teaches you how to communicate with people from different cultures. You can complete Level 1, Level 2, or both.
Students who want to work in healthcare, help others, or work with Spanish-speaking communities.
No. If you already know some Spanish, you can start with Level 2. Each level has two courses:
- Level 1: SP130 Basic Medical Spanish I + SP131 Basic Medical Spanish II
- Level 2: SP131 Basic Medical Spanish II + SP230 Intermediate Medical Spanish I
Finish the required courses with a grade of C+ or higher. You will receive a digital badge for your résumé or LinkedIn. Once earned, badges do not expire.
Yes. Courses can count toward your major, minor, or electives. One course also counts for the Cultural Awareness requirement.
Yes. You may receive a badge for eligible courses taken in the last three years. A $50 fee applies, unless you are currently taking the course.
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