Bachelor of Arts in Modern Foreign Languages - Spanish

Students can earn both a B.A. in Modern Foreign Languages and a minor in a specific language. Currently the department provides: Four years of instruction in Arabic, French, German, Italian and Spanish Three years of instruction in Chinese and Japanese. Two years of instruction in Ancient Greek, Latin, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian and Swahili. The minimum requirement for a major in languages is 33 upper-division credit hours in a specific language. A successful career and a meaningful life is what it’s all about. Whether it’s an internship, a great first job or a top graduate school appointment, JMU Dukes make their dreams ignite. You will, too. Our students learn how to communicate effectively in another language, while understanding and appreciating the culture in which it is spoken. Through clubs, language tables and faculty mentorship, our graduates are poised to ride the tidal wave of globalization and enter a multitude of career areas.

Official transcripts (complete and original copy, in English). One letter of recommendation. Competitive applicants will have excellent class rank and an academic background that shows a strong program of study. SAT minimum score of 500 on the Evidenced IELTS minimum score of 6.5 TOEFL mimimum score of 81 (internet-based test) Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) minimum score of 176, CEFR level