Spanish Language
Interested in studying Spanish language & culture abroad? The following programs offer significant coursework and immersion opportunities for Spanish language. This is meant to highlight a variety of programs by region. Please note there are many other options available beyond what is listed. This is not a guaranteed list for credit transfer. Students must obtain department advisor approval for fulfilling degree requirements. Students must apply to both the provider through the links below, and to WWU Education Abroad.
University Catalog Information: Spanish BA, Spanish Language w/Teaching Endorsement Option BA, Spanish Minor can be found using the Course Description search feature. Note that these are not the only degree programs in their respective fields.
Advisor
Joan Hoffman
Office: MH 222A, No office hours available during finals week.
Research, Fellowships & Grants
CEA Affiliate Student Discount/Scholarship
All WWU students receive an automatic program discount off CEA program fees.
Award amount: Academic year $2000 + $500 flight voucher, Semester $1000 + $500 flight voucher, Summer $500 + $250 flight voucher
CIEE - Gilman Go Global & GAIN Grants
Just by applying for the Benjamin Gilman Scholarship, students participating on CIEE Study Abroad programs will automatically receive Go Global grants! GAIN Grants available for students using a Pell Grant, and helps cover airfare.
Award amount: Semester $2500, Summer $1000
ISA - International Studies Abroad - WWU Affiliate Scholarship
International Studies Abroad (ISA) – WWU Affiliate Scholarship
Education Abroad is offering a limited number of scholarships for students participating in any of the International Studies Abroad programs. These scholarships will be applied to the total program cost of International Studies Abroad.
Eligibility:
• Must be accepted to one of International Studies Abroad programs.
• Must have a 2.75 GPA.
• Must be in need of financial assistance (not necessarily on financial aid).
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
For Pell Grant eligible students
Award amount: Grants averaging up to $3,000 for Summer, $5,000 for Semester/Quarter, $8,000 for Critical Language Study
Advising Info
Credits may be transferred towards a Spanish major or minor if the courses are:
- Taught entirely in Spanish,
- Sufficiently academic and deal with Hispanic language, linguistics, literature, or culture (at the discretion of the Spanish advisor),
- Graded A-F or S/U, but not pass/fail.
Majors must complete SPAN 401 on campus.
Why Consider Degree in Spanish?
After you decide on a program and the courses you will take abroad, you must complete the Departmental Academic Advising Esign Form with your academic advisor. The form must be completed before your program commences.
* Please see your academic advisor before committing/applying to your program to make sure it meets your degree requirements.
Review Your Degree Works
Web4U > Student > Student Records > Degree Works. Follow steps to see what you have completed, and what you still need for your degree plan. At least 50% of the credit hours required for the major/minor must be earned at Western.
An official transcript from your program must be sent to Education Abroad for processing upon completion of your program.
More Info
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Scholarships & Financial Aid
- Things to Consider
- Cost of Living around the World
- Consider adding a Global Studies Minor to your degree