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Spanish

Bienvenidos! The Spanish Program prepares you for a successful career in the United States or abroad. Our curriculum focuses on language, literature, and culture. Through your studies, you'll learn to read, write, and speak Spanish.

What you’ll study

Through coursework, you'll learn advanced Spanish grammar, composition, and conversation.

You'll also dive into Spanish culture:

  • Survey of Spanish and Spanish American literature
  • Spanish linguistics courses
  • Hispanic culture and civilization Senior seminar

Practical Experience

We encourage you to take part in the Study Abroad Programs. Immerse yourself in language and culture in Spain, Argentina, Costa Rica, or Peru.

You can also take part in local internship opportunities or work in cross-cultural settings.

Program Details

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Advising

Email our Center for Advising and Core Experience Team with any questions you have about completing this program.

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Major Requirements

Review course descriptions and requirements for our Spanish Major.

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Minor Requirements

Review course descriptions and requirements for our Spanish Minor.

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Major Checklist

Review the Spanish Major checklist to see what is needed to complete this program in 4 years.

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Minor Checklist

Review the Spanish Minor checklist to see what is needed to complete this program in 4 years.

What's Next?

We provide opportunities for study abroad experiences. Also, our language laboratory and the native language tutor program are excellent resources to increase your foreign language fluency.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER  |  STUDY ABROAD  | WHAT CAN I DO WITH A SPANISH MAJOR?

One of the greatest opportunities that was presented to me during my time in the language department was a one-month study abroad to Spain. It was a complete cultural immersion that heightened my Spanish education and speaking skills to a new, unimaginable level. Mikayla Hayes, Spanish, '20
A picture of Mikayla Hayes sitting outside.
One of the greatest opportunities that was presented to me during my time in the language department was a one-month study abroad to Spain. It was a complete cultural immersion that heightened my Spanish education and speaking skills to a new, unimaginable level. Mikayla Hayes, Spanish, '20
Three students stand in front of large cathedral in Spain.

Study Abroad: Spain

History, culture, and a crash course in Spanish language