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Spanish BA

Program Type
Undergraduate Major
Delivery Type
On Campus

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Languages and Cultures Department

Wondering whether a degree in Spanish might be right for you? Contact us to ask questions or set up a conversation with one of our advisors.

Phone: 530-898-5388
Email: lanc@csuchico.edu

A degree in Spanish expands your perspective and provides boundless opportunities to immerse yourself in the language, arts, and culture of the Hispanic world. Customize your experience by choosing from options such as study abroad, specialized courses for careers in healthcare, business, or translation, and practical experiences in schools or clinics with local community partners.

Help solve California’s urgent need for Spanish-speaking teachers, or take advantage of the high demand for Spanish speakers in a variety of fields—business, law, healthcare, government, agriculture, recreation, and more—in this low-unit major.

Students participate in interactive guided activities, games, and informal conversation to improve their language skills during the Spanish Conversation Hour

Speak Your Dreams into Existence

Develop a deep appreciation for Spanish-speaking cultures in the US and abroad while gaining essential speaking and writing skills. Our diverse course offerings and dedicated faculty are committed to helping you learn, grow, and succeed in any field.

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Student in Spanish class

Options Abound!

There are no boundaries to what you can do with a Spanish degree. Our alumni have careers in the fields of medicine, social work, law enforcement, legal services, agriculture, business, teaching, government, and more. And they live all over the globe.

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The Spanish professors used strategies that made learning a language fun and engaging while creating a learning environment that made it feel like we were a community.

Santiago Reynoza (Spanish, Latin American Studies '18)

Get out of the classroom and gain the practical experience you need to prepare for your future with amazing opportunities on campus, in the community, or in another country.

Study Abroad
Spend a summer, semester, or full year in the Spanish-speaking country of your choice. Immerse yourself in the language and local culture for an experience you can’t get in a classroom.
Learn While You Serve
Team up with a community service partner to sharpen your translation skills, gain valuable classroom experience by volunteering at a local school, or translate Indigenous poetry from Spanish to English to help amplify underrepresented voices.
Practice with Your Peers
Work alongside your peers as an instructional student assistant or by helping facilitate the Spanish Conversation Hour. And join them in taking advantage of opportunities to present your work publicly.