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Spanish Language and Literature Degree
Spanish Language and Literature is a field of study focused on the Spanish language which is spoken by over 600 million people worldwide. Harness the power of language with a Spanish Language and Literacy degree. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer spanish language and literature degrees.
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Santa Clara University (SCU)
721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA
SCU is a nonprofit private institution that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Santa Clara, California, in a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Nearly 8,700 students enroll at SCU per year.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Santa Clara University offers:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Engineering Technology
- Communications And Journalism
To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to SCU earn an SAT score within the range of 1150 to 1350, or an ACT score within the range of 26 to 30. An estimated 60 percent of all applicant were admitted at Santa Clara University, with 19 percent of those admitted choosing to attend.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $43,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Santa Clara University may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The SCU "Broncos" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Rowing (NCAA Division I-AAA)
Students should take a look at the school's http://www.scu.edu to see additional information.
Students Enrolled in the Spanish Language and Literature Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Santa Clara University offers a bachelor's degree program in spanish language and literature.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 1 |
Female | 6 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
Hispanic | 2 |
White | 4 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Spanish Language and Literature program at SCU, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Description
Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.
Interpreters and Translators
Description
Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, interpreters and translators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 28.7% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
- Total Employment: 60
- Average Hourly Rate: $25.50
- Average Annual Salary: $53040
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the students SCU accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Santa Clara University may offer services including:
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
Santa Clara University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (West Coast Conference)
- Basketball (West Coast Conference)
- Track and Field (West Coast Conference)
- Golf
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Beach Volleyball