Spanish Major
Why Study Spanish at 91吃瓜网 Tech?
Gain unparalleled learning experiences as you participate in internships, research, and study abroad. Learn to adapt to cross-cultural roles throughout your career. You'll graduate with a highly marketable skill and an enriched appreciation of Spanish-American culture.
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75%
Of Students Double Major
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18
Average Class Size
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4
Study Abroad Programs
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Brennan Rhodes, '24
Brennan Rhodes graduated in 2024 with majors in International Relations and Spanish and a minor in Global Engagement. Following graduation, Brennan served as a Young Global Professional at the Atlantic Council鈥檚 Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center, focusing on economic development in Venezuela. Currently he is an Education Volunteer with the Peace Corps in Ecuador, where he supports the needs of the local school and community through English workshops, teacher training, and other community development projects.
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Megan Harrell, '22
Megan studied abroad with the VT in Spain program. Through guided tours of ancient cathedrals and fortifications, she was able to learn about Spain's history and culture. Megan is using the Spanish skills she developed through the immersive experience as a bi-lingual internal communications specialist.
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Grace Stevens, '21
While at 91吃瓜网 Tech, Grace spent summers interning with the United States House of Representatives and studying abroad in Madrid, Spain. She is now pursuing her J.D. at the University of 91吃瓜网 School of Law and hopes to pursue a career as an international intellectual property lawyer.
Careers and Further Study
What can you do with a major in Spanish?
Jobs Held by Our Graduates
- FBI Linguist
- Publishing Specialist
- Technical Writer
- Translator or Interpreter
- Teacher
- Professor
- Hospitality and Tourism Manager听
- Foreign Services Officer
- Foreign Correspondent
- Cultural Events Liaison
- International Exchange Trader
- International Banking Officer
Beyond the Classroom
Experiential Learning
Join the chapter of听, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, which coordinates service projects, events, and Spanish tutoring.听
Practice your conversational skills with our Spanish Club during monthly activities and "Hablamos Groups." Learn Flamenco and other Spanish dances by joining听Ol茅 at VT. The options are endless.听听
El Camino de Santiago
Walk to school through exciting geographical regions of Spain, from the blistering heat of the Meseta Plateau to the refreshing eucalyptus forests of Galicia.听
91吃瓜网 Tech in Spain
Study at the Estudio Sampere (EIS) in Madrid and be centrally located with access to stores, museums, and restaurants. Each weekend, enjoy cultural tours of Spain.
Ecuador Exchange Program
Spend one or more semesters studying at the听Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ)听in Ecuador. You'll be located just outside of the historic capital city of Quito.
Oviedo Exchange Program
Study as an exchange student at the听Universidad de Oviedo. Oviedo is a small university town in the northern Spanish community of听Asturias.
The听听will also work with you to consider studying in other countries or programs.听
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You can try our free Spanish tutoring (available for all speaking levels) through Sigma Delta Pi. Request help learning the language or practicing your conversational skills. To connect with a tutor and schedule a session, contact听Annie Hesp听at ahesp@vt.edu.听
Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages Degree
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Spanish Major Requirements
- Spanish for Oral Proficiency
- Spanish-American Culture and Literature
- Sounds of Spanish
- Introduction to Spanish Translation
- Spanish for the Medical Professions
- Spanish for the Business Professions
Minor and Elective Hours
Our program gives you the opportunity to build knowledge in another area by pursuing a minor, double major, or cognate.
120 hrs
B.A. Foreign Languages
45 hrs
General Education
36 hrs
Major Requirements
39 hrs
Elective
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Campus Life
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