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Pursuing a Spanish degree equips students with valuable language abilities applicable in our growing bilingual society, whether in Texas, the Southwest, other U.S. regions with significant Spanish-speaking communities, or internationally where Spanish is spoken by over 500 million people. Beyond practical benefits, Spanish studies offer students a broader global perspective. Emphasizing analytical skills, critical thought, and cultural understanding, our program prepares graduates for advanced Spanish studies, professional programs (like medicine, law, or business), and careers in education, corporate sectors, human resources, research, public service, hospitality, media, and language services. To maximize career prospects, Spanish majors are advised to pair their studies with a minor or second major, opening additional post-graduation pathways. Internship opportunities further provide real-world experience to complement academic learning.
You are an international freshman if you:
are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or
are not graduating from a Texas high school after three years in residence in Texas and
are a student without college credit or
earned college credit prior to high school graduation (dual credit/early college high school)
English proficiency can also be demonstrated by:
Minimum TOEFL i-BT score of 80
Minimum TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5
Minimum IELTS Academic test score of 6.0 overall band (Texas A&M University does not accept the IELTS General test)
When to Apply: Spring: August 1; Fall: December 1