Do you ever imagine traveling to Spain or Mexico and being able to speak with people in their own language? Or just look around you. Have you noticed how many people speak Spanish here in the United States? Spanish is the second most common language of the U.S. and the fourth most spoken language in the world.

If you want to develop a skill that will truly benefit you in a wide variety of career paths, then Spanish is the right major for you. While learning to read, speak, listen, and write in Spanish, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about a culture steeped in history and romance.

The Spanish curriculum at Birmingham-Southern also will give you numerous opportunities to make formal or informal presentations in the language to develop poise and confidence when speaking before groups. Graduates have gone on to successful careers in banking, international business, government, social services, teaching, and many other areas.

Although the nuances, idioms, and dialects vary by Spanish-speaking country, the faculty at BSC have designed a program to give you functional language skills that can be used in a variety of settings. And they believe strongly that if you major in an international language, you should strive to study abroad in your chosen country.

To explore the Spanish major at BSC further, visit their Web site.

If you are interested in learning more about any of our majors and minors, you will find more information in the Disciplinary Majors and Minors section of the BSC Course Catalog.