If you are a fluent Spanish speaker, or have had at least four years of high school Spanish classes, you don't have to start coursework at Tarleton with the beginning Spanish course (SPAN 1411). The Departmental Placement Exam is free of charge and equivalent to the CLEP.

Did you know that you have the option to pair a Spanish major with your primary major? The sky is the limit when you are bilingual! Research shows that bilingual employees can earn 5 to 20 percent more than those who are not bilingual. The Hispanic population in the United States is growing rapidly, and there are over 600 million Spanish speakers throughout the world. As a bilingual professional, your opportunities will expand in a way you never thought possible.?