Extended Accelerator Program - Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

The Extended Accelerator Program (EAP) is a three-semester program that includes an immersive English-learning experience. The program gives students firsthand practical and cultural understanding of the Gonzaga University campus and the Spokane area through its contextual curriculum. Upon successful completion of the program, students progress into the second year of their undergraduate education with a full year’s worth of academic credits.

The Bachelor of Arts - Spanish program prepares students to meet the growing demand for bilingual professionals in today’s job market. In addition to coursework on Spanish language and conversation, classes also explore Spanish-American literature, Hispanic film, linguistics, and contemporary Hispanic issues. They can grow their understanding of the Hispanic culture through summer and semester-length study abroad experiences in places such as Argentina, Chile, Gonzaga-in-Cuernavaca (Mexico), and the ILACA Granada program in Spain.

With a degree in Spanish, students could pursue career and volunteer opportunities in business, education, government, the Peace Corps, Fulbright, and international assistance programs. The program is also preparation for graduate studies in Spanish, international studies and Latin American studies.