Spanish Studies
Our faculty and students examine, collaborate and promote a humanistic and artistic engagement as we navigate the complexities of today’s world. We strive to prepare globally-aware graduates with a profound knowledge of the language as well as the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking worlds.
We offer
Individualized Instruction
Small class sizes with award-winning faculty
Experiential Opportunities
Study abroad, internships, and community outreach
Professional and Career Preparation
Career advising and co-curricular activities related to professional goals
Degree Areas
BA – Spanish
The B.A. program in Spanish fosters the study of the human experience through the language, dialects, literatures, and cultures of Spain, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. The program connects the learning of the Spanish language to the acquisition of practical skills that are immediately useful in real-world settings.
BA – Spanish Education
The B.A. program in Spanish Education is designed for students who want to teach French in grades 7–12 and explore other education-related career paths. This program brings together language learning, cultural exploration, and hands-on training to develop confident, engaging teachers.
Minor – Spanish
The Minor in Spanish promotes the study of the liberal arts and assists in creating more globally aware, internationally focused graduates with knowledge of the language as well as the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.
Minor – Spanish Education
Students minoring in Spanish Education will study the Spanish language while exploring cultures and diverse perspectives. This minor will help build skills for work in educational settings.
MA – Hispanic Literatures
This M.A. program provides study in the language, literatures, and cultures of Spain and Latin America, with an emphasis on Spanish and Spanish-American literatures and scholarly investigation. The program is designed primarily for students who plan to pursue a doctoral degree.
MA – Spanish as a Second or Bilingual Language
This M.A. program provides the foundation and academic preparation to pursue advanced work in Spanish linguistics and further develop fluency in the Spanish language. Students gain cultural and behavioral understanding as they study language acquisition and social patterns of language use.
PHD – Hispanic Cultural Studies
The doctoral program in Hispanic Cultural Studies provides study of the literature, language, and cultures of Spain and Latin America. Students will select primary and secondary areas of emphasis.
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Study Abroad Programs
Placement Testing
Contact Information
Spanish 100- and 200-level course placement:
Francisco Morales
French 100- and 200-level course placement:
Matt Kanefsky
For questions regarding equivalencies of language courses from other institutions, consult: transfer.msu.edu
See also admissions.msu.edu/admission/
featured News
Tony Grubbs Appointed Chair of RCS
Associate Professor of Spanish Tony Grubbs has been appointed Chair of the Department of Romance and Classical Studies (RCS) in the College of Arts & Letters at Michigan State University. The five-year appointment is effective August 16, 2020 through August 15, 2025. Dr. Grubbs has been the Interim Chair for the Department of Romance and Classical Studies since August 1, 2018.
Valentina Denzel: Exploring Our Past to Better Understand Our Present
Sometimes to understand our current worldview, it is necessary to examine and understand the events of our past, at least according to Assistant Professor of French Valentina Denzel, whose area of research focuses on how the Age of Enlightenment, an intellectual and philosophical European movement during the 18th century, continues to shape our everyday life.
MSU Receives $160,000 in HWW Global Midwest Grants
Three project teams that include MSU College of Arts & Letters faculty and students were among the 10 teams receiving funding in the 2016 Humanities Without Walls (HWW) Global Midwest Grants. In total, the teams received over $160,000 in grants.