Spanish
Explore the Major
Students earning a major in Spanish explore the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the Spanish-speaking world, including its literature, history, art, and traditions. The program provides essential knowledge of Hispanic cultures across Europe and Latin America while fostering advanced proficiency in the Spanish language. Students develop critical Spanish language skills such as careful reading, analytical writing, and effective speaking. The major offers multiple course options to accommodate diverse academic and professional goals.
Spanish Department Contacts
- Academic and Professional Development Manager: Heather Lagrosa-Farr
- Section Head: Scott Alvord
- Internship Coordinator: Scott Alvord & Barbara Bonyata
- Spanish Department
- Spanish program
Competencies and Careers
Competencies Developed in the Program
Students in the Spanish programs can expect to develop strong Communication, Information Literacy, and Cultural Navigation competencies. Want to know more about these professional competencies? Career Readiness.
Common Career Fields
Spanish students can use their degree to pursue careers in many fields! Some of those include: Law, Libraries and Archives, Museum Curation, Editing, Tourism, Education/Academia, Administration
Would you like to know a little more about some of these fields? Check out this pamphlet.
Meet with Your Advisor
Would you like to know more about the program to see if it’s a good fit for your goals? Would you like to know more about your career options? Do you have a career option in mind but you’d like resources to help you chart a path toward that goal? Come with your Academic and Professional Development Manager, Heather Lagrosa-Farr.
Contact the Liberal Arts Advisement Center to set up an appointment.
How to add the major
This is an open enrollment program! Simply submit a major change request on your Progress Report to get started in the major
FAQs
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Please check out this website: https://spanport.byu.edu/challenge-exam
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If you would like to get a Language Certificate please visit the Center for Language Studies website to find more about the certification and steps to receiving it.
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Toggle ItemWhat if I want to double major in Spanish and another program?
You can petition to double major. Learn about the process here.