Spanish (Major/Minor)

Develop your proficiency in Spanish to connect with over 400 million native speakers.

Sharpen your Spanish language skills while learning about Spanish history and cultures. Bolster your desire to reach and work with people from other cultures.

As a Spanish major, you’ll be equipped through hands-on experiences and learn how to make impactful intercultural connections. Taylor's immersive Spanish major pairs well with others to multiply your professional opportunities in career fields such as business, ministry, communication, social work, and education.

Spanish Degrees

  • BA in Spanish
  • BS in Spanish/Systems
  • Minor in Spanish
  • Degree
  • Minor

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Build skills in:

  • Learning the culture and history of Spanish-speaking countries
  • Advanced Spanish fluency
  • Spanish grammar and composition
  • Spanish linguistics
  • Communicating well
  • Researching
  • Translation
  • Intercultural relations

Career opportunities:

  • Bilingual educator
  • Translator
  • International account manager
  • International banking officer
  • Diplomat/missionary
  • International relations consultant
  • Publishing specialist
  • Foreign correspondent
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Study Abroad

The Spanish major requires an immersive semester in a Spanish-speaking country. Take Spanish history, literature, culture, and communication classes in locations such as Spain, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Chile, Peru, and Puerto Rico, among others.

Study Abroad

Spanish Curriculum Guides & Degree Options

Students interested in course descriptions and academic policies can check out our Undergraduate Catalog.

A Taylor liberal arts education will prepare you to live and work in a fast-changing world. It also goes a step further: laying a strong spiritual foundation that cultivates wisdom. You’ll become a well-versed individual, equipped with critical thinking skills, a lifelong love of learning, and an appreciation for God’s creation.

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  • Minor in Spanish

    Whether you’re pursuing a career in business, missions, communications, or government, a Spanish minor will strengthen your language skills and deepen your cultural understanding to further qualify you for your role. Take the core language requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree, then complete your minor with a study abroad experience.

  • Olivia (Chamberlain) Morris

    Class of 2021

    “Through research I conducted and presented at the University of West Georgia and my study abroad in Spain, Taylor’s Spanish major prepared me for many bilingual jobs and opportunities.”

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Spanish is part of the English & Modern Languages Department

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Carie King
Department Chair; Associate Professor of English

765-998-5141
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Melinda Clester
English & Modern Languages Program Assistant

765-998-5141
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