To meet this goal, the program in Spanish offers introductory and advanced instruction in language, linguistics, culture and civilization, literature, and applied language studies. Considering the rapidly growing Spanish-speaking population in the United States, a major in Spanish is becoming increasingly desirable in the workplace. The major in Spanish can prepare students for a wide variety of careers in fields such as education, social services, international business and finance, government service, international communications and information services, and the travel and hospitality industry.

Studying another language also:

• improves your knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary;
• increases your cognitive and verbal skills;
• prepares you to interact successfully with people of different cultures in an increasingly globalized environment.