Why Major in Spanish?
Spanish majors study the experience of language, life and culture through the lens of the Spanish language. Faculty focus on literary research and cultural studies ensuring students are proficient in speaking and writing in Spanish. Students gain specialty knowledge in film studies, language education and teaching, pluralism and multiculturalism, international relations and politics and language policy.
Minor in Spanish
A minor in Spanish teaches the foundations of Spanish communication and culture, conversation and composition. After taking the required courses, students can customize their minor from a list of approved electives. For a list of required courses, visit the academic catalog. This minor requires the completion of 24 credit hours.
Certificate in Spanish
A certificate in Spanish is available.
Career Ready. Day One.
Northwest ensures students are career ready, day one through internships, field experiences and networking opportunities. Read Korbin's story »
Career Opportunities
100%
placement rate
100% of students who graduate with a Spanish degree obtain employment or continue their education within six months after graduation. Career opportunities related to this major include:
- Interpreter
- International business
- Cultural advisor
*Based on self-reported data
Internships
Although internships are not required for Spanish majors, they are encouraged. Faculty work with students majors to build personalized Spanish-language internships through local Latino communities and businesses trying to connect with Spanish-language markets.
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Jessica Lundquist
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Tori Cantrell
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I spent my internship speaking Spanish with los porteños, eating empanadas, visiting artisan craft fairs and becoming one with Argentine culture in Buenos Aires.
Study Abroad
Study Abroad is an opportunity for students to apply hands-on international experience to their own academic development. Faculty members provide short-term study programs that prepare students before, during and after the program. Two types of study abroad programs are available, Faculty-led and traditional study abroad.
The traditional program can be a semester, summer or year-long program and is taught by Northwest’s international partner institutions.
The Northwest Difference
Founded in 1905, Northwest is a traditional campus with more than 7,200 undergraduate and graduate students. Located in the middle of everywhere, Maryville is two hours from Omaha, Nebraska and Kansas City, Missouri and 2 ½ hours from Des Moines, Iowa.
The Bearcat Advantage provides out-of-state students the opportunity to earn in-state tuition rates that can save more than $7,500. With the average undergraduate financial aid award of $3,588 for in-state students and $9,804 for out-of-state students, Northwest offers a quality education at an affordable price.
At Northwest, the American Dream Grant covers 100% of the tuition and fees for Pell-eligible students.
Save more than $7,200 over four years through our textbooks and laptop program.
Laptop Program Information
Nearly $22 Million in scholarships and grants awarded annually.
Scholarship Information
Students organizations, internships and profession-based learning experiences ensure students are Career Ready, Day One.
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Graduation Rate: 90th percentile of Northwest's national peer group.
