B.A. in World Languages and Cultures – Spanish

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Spanish at Georgia Southern goes beyond language proficiency; it fosters cross-cultural understanding and offers a deeper appreciation of global education, literature, history, politics, fine arts, cuisine, sports and social issues while also enhancing career opportunities both domestically and internationally.

Locations

• Statesboro Campus (In Person — Spanish Studies Concentration Only)
• Armstrong Campus (In Person — Spanish Studies Concentration Only)
• Online (Spanish Studies and Spanish for the Professions Concentrations)

Why Major in Spanish at Georgia Southern?

• Learn a language spoken by nearly 560 million people and the second most-spoken language in the U.S., taught by caring and dedicated faculty.
• Build relationships and connections across cultures.
• Interact with classmates and faculty both online and in person.
• Take advantage of free peer tutoring to help you build fluency.
• Pursue a double major or dual degree.
• Participate in study abroad opportunities in Spain and Latin America.
• Explore culture, art, politics, music, literature, religion and history.
• Learn communication skills that prepare you to work and live in a Spanish-speaking environment.
• Continue your studies with an M.A. or MAT in Spanish from Georgia Southern.

Twenty countries call Spanish their official language. Across the globe, more people speak it as their first language than any other, except Mandarin Chinese. And when you explore its grammar, structure and nuances, you won’t just gain fluency: You’ll also expand your perspective of the cultures, art, politics, music, literature, religions and history that make up a huge part of the planet.

At Georgia Southern University, our Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in World Languages and Cultures program encourages you to build upon your Spanish studies with a second major or minor. So when you graduate, you’ll be able to put your understanding of a new language and culture to use in several industry contexts — including translation and interpreting, marketing and analysis in business, connecting with audiences as a journalist, and dozens of other roles in multiple areas such as health, education, diplomacy, the military and criminal justice, to mention a few.

These skills don’t just make you a more well-rounded person — they also make you a better job candidate.

As Dr. Ruiz-Funes, Department Chair and Professor, stated, “With today’s rapidly evolving global interdependence, proficiency in Spanish is not just an asset — it is a necessity!”