Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

Studying Spanish unlocks the door to a rich history of art, literature and culture and gives students a competitive edge with employers who value multilingual professionals in an increasingly diverse world.

Languages are best learned through speaking them. students will hone their skills and build confidence through one-on-one conversations and class discussions, and they will expand their knowledge of Spanish and the Hispanic cultures through a wide range of courses. A degree in Spanish helps to prepare students for a successful career in fields such as international business, law, health care, journalism and teaching. Students may even decide to double major in Spanish and another field.

Aside from exploring subjects as varied as pre-Columbian civilizations and contemporary poetry, students also have opportunities to study abroad in Spain and throughout Latin America. Recent students have successfully completed programs in Barcelona, Madrid, Granada, Sevilla, Costa Rica and other exciting destinations. Students can choose between a semester abroad or summer immersion in Salamanca, Spain, at Colegio Delibes.

Students can also participate in the Department of Cultural and Global Engagement's Global Solidarity Programs. Students travel to various countries in Central America and the Caribbean to work and learn alongside local teachers, community health leaders, human rights organizations and non-profit organizations. There are also opportunities to engage in local and international volunteerism related to human rights and justice through the Albert Schweitzer Institute on campus guided by the 1952 Nobel Laureate’s philosophy of “reverence for life.”