The ability to write and speak Spanish has never been more relevant for traveling, teaching or business—and Northern's bachelor's degree in Spanish (available face-to-face and online) will prepare you for these opportunities.
Nine out of ten businesses in the US rely on employees with foreign language skills, and 85% of those are looking for people proficient in Spanish. NSU’s Spanish major will not only gain you proficiency in speaking and writing the language, but teach you how to apply that knowledge in your chosen career.
Offered On Campus and Online
120 Credit Hours
Estimated Time to Complete: Four Years
Sample Coursework
Introductory and Intermediate Courses in Spanish Fluency
Second Language Acquisition and Cultural Exchange
Oral and Written Translation
Practicum (on-the-job experience)
Integrated Writing, Conversation and Grammar
Student Exchange
Related Minors
International Business
English as a New Language
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (certificate)
Chinese
English
Similar Programs
Business Administration
Communication Studies
English
International Business
Social Science Education
Sociology
Dual Degree Option
Many students pursuing a Spanish major pair their language studies with a second major and still graduate on time. A Spanish major is especially useful to students also majoring in:
- Nursing
- International Business
- Elementary and Secondary Education
- Criminal Justice
- Sociology
- English
Immersive Study-Abroad Opportunities
Northern offers an immersive, four week study abroad opportunity in Santiago, Chile that will allow you to take intensive Spanish courses, complementing your studies at Northern!
After taking a required Spanish class, Karlie Brown fell in love with the language. This led her to study abroad in Santiago, Chile – an experience that completely changed her life.
“I knew immediately after my month in Chile I had to live abroad,” said Brown, an elementary education major with a minor in Spanish.
