Simmons University (in partnership with Kaplan International)
Simmons University (in partnership with Kaplan International)

300 The Fenway, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish (Women only)

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Students in the Spanish Bachelor program will learn to speak and write articulately in Spanish, and immerse themselves in Spanish culture from history to literature. Students are ambitious, compassionate and diligent, broadening their understanding of issues and perspectives in Spanish and Hispanic American cultures.


No matter the career path, fluency in the Spanish language will set candidates apart from the competition. Simmons University encourages their students to develop their global perspective through study abroad opportunities. Students go on to successful careers in fields such as law, health, business, government and education.

The major consists of at least 32 semester hours of advanced language, literature, and civilization courses, including 20 semester hours of core requirements. Students are encouraged to improve their language skills through study abroad. They can count up to 16 credits of coursework towards the Spanish major taken in one of the approved study-abroad programs. Upon return from study-abroad, students are expected to complete at least 4 credits towards the major at Simmons. Otherwise, students are expected to take all classes for the major at Simmons with the possibility of transferring courses by petition and only in cases of extreme hardship. The department reserves the right to deny a transfer of credit from any institution, including Colleges of the Fenway offerings. Granada Travel Courses are considered Simmons courses.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

70%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

August 1, 2024

Submission deadline

June 1, 2025

Open date

August 1, 2024

Submission deadline

July 7, 2025

Open date

May 1, 2025

Submission deadline

November 1, 2025

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4-year bachelor's degree

Program Length

$18422 USD

Cost of Living

$0 USD

Application fee

$44208 USD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Health Insurance Fee: $4,951 per year
Book and learning materials: $1,280 per year
Standard college fees: $1,340 per year