The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures offers a major in Spanish that, in addition to providing understanding of the Spanish language and culture, gives a new perspective on the English language and American culture. The major also prepares students for graduate studies or for careers in teaching, government, business, industry, and international organizations. Spanish majors must spend their junior year in a Spanish-speaking country or live for two years in the Spanish House, a small residence on campus where Spanish is spoken. This residence is under the leadership of a young Spanish or Spanish-American woman.
Internships are available for qualified Spanish majors.
For non language majors, the Department offer a program leading to a Certificate of Proficiency in Spanish. To prepare for graduate school and certain careers, a second foreign language is recommended, but students may not study two languages at the beginning level simultaneously. Spanish minor offers students an understanding of the Spanish language and culture. Students who minor in Spanish must take a minimum of 15 credits in Spanish at or above the 200 level.