Spanish
Bachelor of Arts
About the Major
Majoring in Spanish at SDSU, a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI) located close to the US-Mexico border, is a great choice for your future. The ability to effectively communicate in Spanish will open up new vistas for you in an increasingly globalized world.
Program Highlights
You'll enroll in courses to acquire advanced oral and written language skills, knowledge of the literatures and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, and familiarity with Spanish as a language system.
Sample Courses
- Business Spanish
- Mexican Civilization
- Spanish for Health Professions
- Spanish for Educators
Career Options
A major in Spanish significantly increases job opportunities in fields such as business, teaching, and the health professions.
- Major League Baseball
- MVM, Inc.
- ACES Comprehensive Educational Services
- U.S. Navy
Transferable Skills
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Conversational skills
- Cultural awareness
- Writing
- Public speaking, presentation, and didactic skills
- Interpretive skills
- Linguistic skills
- Rhetorical Skills
Spanish and Portuguese Languages and Literatures Department
College of Arts and Letters
