PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

• Minimum 2.75 G.P.A.
• Open to beginning, intermediate, advanced and superior level Spanish speakers
• Completed API application
• One letter of recommendation
• One official transcript
• Classes taught in Spanish and English
• Housing: local host families and residencias
• Entry Requirements: valid passport with student visa (for programs over 90 days)

TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

• 180-225 contact hours
• 12-15 total semester credits

EXCURSIONS

SPRING STUDENTS

• El Escorial
• Madrid
• Segovia
• Seville
• Toledo
• INTERNATIONAL EXCURSION: Rome, Italy

FALL STUDENTS

• Barcelona
• El Escorial
• Madrid
• Segovia
• Toledo
• INTERNATIONAL EXCURSION: Paris, France

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

This program is designed for students at all levels of Spanish who wish to study Spanish language and culture topics while also taking classes in English in the fields of economics, political science and business. All classes are equivalent to three U.S. semester credits. Students choose 4-5 classes per semester. Courses conducted in English are highlighted in orange.

All students complete a Spanish language placement exam upon arrival and are placed into the appropriate language level based on the results of this exam. Students who want to take classes in English are not required to have any previous Spanish study. In order to take electives taught in Spanish, students must place into the intermediate level or higher.

ADDITIONAL CREDIT OPTIONS

Students who want to refresh their Spanish skills before starting their classes can participate in the Fall and Academic Year Early Start programs, which include an intensive month of study in September for an additional 80 contact hours of Spanish language instruction. Spring Early Start students have the option of completing 40 contact hours of Spanish prior to the start of the semester.

TRANSCRIPTS

API students will receive a transcript from the University of Salamanca.