BA in Spanish Studies

A vehicle into the world

Master the Spanish language and immerse yourself in the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.

We’re one of the only universities that require semester-long study abroad for language majors. Connect with native Spanish speakers in Valencia, Spain; Heredia, Costa Rica; Mérida, Mexico; or Havana, Cuba — to name a few.

While abroad, you’ll live with host families, do internships in fields such as health and grant writing, and take courses in a broad array of disciplines. You will also travel and make new, long-lasting friendships.

When you return to Susquehanna, you’ll bring back firsthand knowledge of the cultures you’ve experienced and a grasp of the Spanish language only achieved through immersion!

• Connect with Spanish speakers on campus! Take courses on the literatures, cultures, and histories of Spanish-speaking communities around the world. Study Spanish translation, and get involved with activities outside of the classroom.
• Come to our Latinx Initiative, which promotes the understanding of Latino cultures through exhibits, films, presentations, workshops, and speakers.
• Join in conversation tables with Fulbright Fellows from Spain and Latin America.
• Share your interests with a growing number of Susquehanna students interested in Latinx cultures and heritage by joining ALAS (Association of Latinx and American Students).

A host of possibilities

Fluency in this ever-growing language — one of the most widely spoken in the world — will give you an edge in any field. Nearly all our students are double majors, so take your passion for the language and pair it with another major, such as international studies, business, biology, psychology, or add one of our interdisciplinary minors to help you gain a better understanding of important topics in today’s world.

Our graduates become teachers, editors, translators, business entrepreneurs, interpreters, and medical professionals. They earn Fulbright grants, work in higher education and public relations, and go on to study Spanish, social work, theater, and education in graduate school.

Study Abroad Opportunities For Spanish Majors

Alicante, Spain

A broad range of classes is available in this Mediterranean port city.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Program concentrations include directed research, human rights, or literature among others.

Havana, Cuba

A land of intrigue and history comes alive on a truly unique study abroad trip.

Merida, Mexico

With service-learning and internship opportunities, you’ll get a full semester experience on the Yucatan.

Heredia, Costa Rica

Tour coffee plantations and study the economic and environmental impact while staying with a Costa Rican family.

Salamanca, Spain

Explore Salamanca, called the City of the Golden Stones for its renowned architecture.

Explore Topics Interesting to Spanish Speakers

Each semester, fascinating new and different topics courses are offered for in-depth study of a selected topic of interest for Spanish majors and minors! These courses vary each semester. A few examples are:

• Representations of the Spanish Civil War
• Spanish and Latin American Romanticism
• Spanish to English Translation
• The Evolution of Film in Spain
• Central American & Caribbean Literature and Film
• Latin American Civilization and Culture
• The Myth of Don Juan
• Latinx Culture

Our students thrive, and you will too, as you are mentored by professors who are both experts in their fields and exceptional teachers. Coursework at Susquehanna is intense — you will enjoy personalized attention from your faculty as they help you learn and develop the skills you need to be a job and/or graduate school ready.

Many schools talk about study abroad but at Susquehanna, everyone does it. We are nationally recognized for our commitment to global experiences and cultural competence through our innovative Global Opportunities (GO) program.

Mission

We educate students for productive, creative, and reflective lives of achievement, leadership, and service in a diverse, dynamic and interdependent world.

Academics

You'll choose from more than 100 majors and minors, as well as pre-professional programs and an interdisciplinary honors program.

The School of the Arts, School of Humanities, School of Natural & Social Sciences and the AACSB accredited Sigmund Weis School of Business offer Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Music degrees.

You'll benefit from our exceptional faculty and small classes that facilitate participation. Our innovative curriculum encourages breadth and depth of study as you develop your skillset, and participation in our Global Opportunities program develops your cultural competence.

In essence, the world is open to you when you choose Susquehanna University.

Susquehanna is an accredited, not-for-profit institution which means that our programs are both certified and recognized for their excellence. Our accreditations include the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the American Chemical Society, and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. We're also a member of the Annapolis Group, an organization of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges.