Program(s) Available: B.A., B.S., Minor, Cert
Do you like to perceive and understand the world from various perspectives? Are you passionate about Spanish and interested in using it in your career? If so, you may consider the Spanish major!
Our Spanish program brings together students interested in language, culture, and global connection to help them become confident communicators and culturally aware thinkers. Courses strengthen students’ skills in speaking, reading and writing Spanish while exploring literature, history and contemporary issues from the Spanish-speaking world. Students engage with familiar themes while also discovering new regions, perspectives and methods of cultural analysis.
Many of our Spanish language and culture courses vary from year to year, allowing students to explore different topics, build practical proficiency and choose coursework that aligns with their personal interests and future career goals.
A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in spanish is available at Northwest. A minor is required with both programs. View the 4-year plan or catalog for courses and more information.
A minor in spanish teaches the foundations of Spanish communication, culture, conversation and composition. After taking the required courses, students can customize their minor from a list of approved electives. This minor requires the completion of 24 credit hours.
An undergraduate certificate is also available for this program.
Thu, April 9, 2026
(secondary education / spanish education)
School of Language, Literature and Writing
660.562.1265
jaimec@nwmissouri.edu
“Every professor I’ve had, every student that I worked with, they gave me something that I don’t think I could have gotten somewhere else. It just feels like home because it has everything I want and the encouragement they gave me to study what I wanted. ”
Korbin Jones
Writing with an emphasis on creative writing and publishing; Spanish
Study Abroad in Spain or Latin America offers students the opportunity to experience Hispanic cultures firsthand. Students may customize their program of study by selecting from year-long, semester, or faculty-led trips to the country of their choice. This includes homestays with native-speaking families, courses taught by local professors and various excursions throughout the country.
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