The Spanish section at MWSU offers a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Education, as well as a minor. Learning Spanish provides the invaluable opportunity to communicate, understand, and live in diverse cultures and societies. In addition to learning language skills and developing cultural awareness, you will grow academically and intellectually: learning another language means gaining a new perspective on the world; as your studies progress, you start to see the rich connections between people, ideas, and practices.

Spanish is the second language spoken in the U.S. (MLA statistics), and is the second language in the world spoken as a native tongue. Spanish is diversity, geographically, culturally and historically: Spanish is the official language in twenty-one countries in Latin American, North Africa and Europe. By studying Spanish, you will gain an understanding of the history of these countries and a world-wide viewpoint on the people and their way of life.

Given the ever-increasing ease of communication across borders, cross-cultural knowledge is essential, regardless of your career path. Learning to recognize and appreciate diversity will prepare you for the challenges of a global society. Fluency in Spanish language and culture will set you apart, giving you an advantage in fields like political science, international relations, economics, business, health sciences, education, and law. Whether Spanish is your major or your minor, the decision to learn in Spanish is one of the smartest choices you will ever make.