BA Spanish Language and Literature at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

Learn about the language and cultural histories of Spain, Spanish America, and Latino communities in the United States. Because so many facets of North American life-business, industry, commerce, communications media, the arts, science, and technology-have become truly international in scope, many career opportunities exist for persons with language skills and knowledge of other cultures. You can also choose to combine Spanish with a double major in another field such as biology, economics or political science to broaden your career options.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Hispanic Languages and Literature | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Spanish Conversation and Composition, Spanish-American Literature, Hispanic Linguistics, Hispanic Literature and Culture. Sample courses: Modern Spain, United States Latino Literature and Culture, Intro to Hispanic Linguistics, Communication, Media & Journalism.

Career pathways

Career options include Immigration Officer, Bilingual Educator, Medical Translator, National Security Agent, International Relations Consultant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission applies to the major at college/university level (Stony Brook University undergraduate admission). As a non-restricted major, there are no additional admission requirements for this program. Please review the general admission criteria related to how you are applying.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry terms: Fall 2027 and Spring 2027. Transfer entry terms: Fall 2027 and Spring 2027.

First-year: Spring 2027 entry deadline November 1; Fall 2027 Early Action deadline November 1; Fall 2027 Regular Decision deadline January 15 (completion deadlines: all required materials must be received by the date). The application fee is $50. Apply through the Common App, SUNY App or Coalition application. SAT/ACT scores are optional (test optional); SAT code 2548, ACT code 2952.

Transfer: Spring 2027 deadline November 1; Fall 2027 deadline May 1. The application fee is $50 (waived for up to four college choices for SUNY or CUNY two-year college graduates). Apply through the Common App or SUNY App. SAT/ACT scores are optional. Fall decisions begin mid-February; Spring decisions begin mid-November.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/

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