Spanish is the primary language for millions of people in Europe and Latin America. As a result, it is an indispensable vehicle to understand the literature and culture of Spain, M?xico, Argentina, Uruguay, Guatemala, Venezuela, Ecuador, and many other countries.

In addition, during the last fifty years, Spanish has rapidly evolved into this country's second language. Spanish is used on a daily basis in almost every state of the union.

The study of Spanish, therefore, not only allows entry into a community of speakers endowed with a rich and diverse culture, but also it enhances employment opportunities in such fields as business, social work, the health professions, hotel management, travel and tourism, international law, communications, public administration, law enforcement, education, and many more.

Many Spanish majors opt as well to pursue their passion for language, literature, and culture at the graduate level.