• In the Spanish program, students will study the language, literature, and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Over 400 million people speak Spanish as their native language and it is the official language of 21 countries; it’s also one of the official languages of the United Nations and the European Union.
  • More than 40 million native Spanish speakers live in the United States, and a bachelor’s degree in Spanish will develop their fluency and communication skills in the interconnected world.
  • Chicago is a diverse city with numerous Latin American communities. Students practice their Spanish while exploring festivals, neighborhoods, restaurants, museums, and other cultural institutions that will allow them to experience firsthand the richness of the Spanish-speaking world.