Graduates with a specialization in Spanish are in demand as bilingual educators, translators, and interpreters. They are also highly desired in law schools, business programs, and the travel and hospitality industries. They make highly competitive candidates when applying for positions in marketing, media and communications, international relations, and government.
Students who specialize in Spanish typically participate in our study abroad program in Spain. They can also spend an entire semester in a Latin American country through the many CUNY study abroad programs (often covered by financial aid, including grants and scholarships). Our graduates have gone on to pursue degrees at senior colleges within the CUNY system, including Hunter, City, Lehman, and Brooklyn.
Our world-class, award-winning faculty offers a curriculum spanning literary and cultural traditions from the Middle Ages to the present. We also incorporate student-centered pedagogical approaches to foster analytical skills and critical thinking. As students move onto upper-level courses in culture and literature, they build a strong foundation for the analysis of such key issues as gender, race, class, power relations, and the legacy of coloniality in today’s global scene.
Why wait–contact the Modern Languages Department to find a Spanish course that is right for you!
Explore Careers
BMCC is committed to students’ long-term success and will help you explore professional opportunities. Undecided? No problem. The college offers Career Coach for salary and employment information, job postings and a self-discovery assessment to help students find their academic and career paths. Visit Career Express to make an appointment with an advisor, search for jobs or sign-up for professional development activities with the Center for Career Development. Students can also visit the Office of Internships and Experiential Learning to gain real world experience in preparation for a four-year degree and beyond. These opportunities are available to help BMCC students build a foundation for future success.
Transfer Options
This program fully articulates with Hunter College and Brooklyn College’s bachelor degree programs in Spanish languages and translation so that you can seamlessly continue your education there without any loss of credits.
These suggested careers may require bachelor's or higher degrees.
Make an appointment at the Academic Advisement and Transfer Center.
Spanish Language Course Sequences
for native vs. non-native speakers
Required Common Core
| English Composition | 6 |
| Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences | 3 |
| TOTAL REQUIRED COMMON CORE | 12 |
Flexible Core
| Creative Expression | 3 |
| Individual and Society | 3 |
| Scientific World | 3 |
| U.S. Experience in Its Diversity | 3 |
| World Cultures and Global Issues | 6 |
| TOTAL FLEXIBLE COMMON CORE | 18 |
| TOTAL COMMON CORE | 30 |
Curriculum Requirements
Footnotes
- Choose 15 credits all SPN courses 200-level or above with at least 1 course from level 400 and above.
- Choose 9 credits from ART 221, ENG 338, HED 476, LIN 110, LIN 210, SPN 485, any LAT course, any FRN course, any ITL course, or any TRS course.
Notes
Please note, these requirements are effective the 2019-2020 catalog year. Please check your DegreeWorks account for your specific degree requirements as when you began at BMCC will determine your program requirements.
