Spanish
College of Liberal Arts
With an estimated 450 million Spanish speakers worldwide and growing Latinx populations in every state, advanced Spanish language skills and cultural competence are an asset.
San Luis Obispo, California
The program includes courses in language, literature, film, art, business, philosophy and more to allow you to develop communicative and intercultural competency in Spanish.
World Languages Center
The World Languages Center is a digital language laboratory and multimedia teaching facility. It is used for class activities, presentations, workshops, language and culture club events, and for drop-in language practice with native and near-native speakers.
About the Program
In this program, you will develop written and spoken fluency in Spanish, as well as gain perspective on the cultural and history of the Spanish speaking world.
We work closely with you to integrate study abroad experiences, internships and/or service-learning experiences into your degree. In collaboration with the School of Education, our department also can prepare you for the California single-subject World Languages Teaching Credential.
Learn by Doing
From engaging in study abroad to volunteering at a local Spanish-speaking nonprofit, you will be engaged in opportunities that will help you learn to effectively communicate in Spanish. Practicing your language skills in real-world situations will allow you to expand your bilingual abilities, to learn to think critically and creatively in Spanish and to negotiate meaning between Spanish and English.
Teach Kids Spanish
Our Graduates
Our graduates have found successful careers in education, international business, finance, nonprofit agencies, viticulture and government service. Others have attended graduate and professional schools in various fields, including languages and literatures, linguistics, speech pathology, law, medicine and engineering.