Bachelor of Arts

580 million people worldwide speak Spanish and it is the official language in 21 countries. Spanish is the second-largest native language in the world, the second language used for international communication, and the third most used language on the Internet. Having a Spanish credential will make you more attractive to employers in many fields across the U.S. and around the globe.


Program Overview

Degree Information and Sample Plan

Visit the Catalog to view additional details about Spanish, including degree requirements, course descriptions and a sample plan of study.

Why Study Spanish at UD?

Our students are able to interact appropriately and effectively with native speakers of Spanish in real-life situations whether in the U.S. or abroad, after learning at proficiency levels defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages and the Common European Framework of Reference.

Students have the flexibility to chose from a variety of Spanish classes: conversation, composition, culture (Latin America and Spain), literature, film and professional Spanish (business, health care, sustainability). Students also can obtain a teaching licensure in Spanish through the dual-degree B.A. and B.S.E. programs conducted in conjunction with the Department of Teacher Education in the School of Education and Health Sciences.

Students engage with one another in an active learning environment while being mentored closely by Spanish faculty.

Ready to take the next step? Explore admission options or schedule an academic visit to learn more about Spanish at UD.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Rooted in our Catholic, Marianist traditions, the University of Dayton is dedicated to being transparent and ensuring student success. And with high graduation and success rates, UD is an excellent value.

To help you cover your costs, a variety of scholarships, grants, loans and part-time work study are available. The University also accepts transfer credits and credit by exam for undergraduates, giving you more flexibility to add a double major or minor or participate in a transformational experience like study abroad or co-op.


Success After Graduation

Get more than your foot in the door — get ready for success. At our College of Arts and Sciences, you will have the opportunity to combine the classroom and business world together in a way that allows you to further sharpen your skills. It’s a key reason why employers love hiring our students — they can hit the ground running.


Design Your Academic Path

Study Abroad Opportunities

Language faculty provide students with the opportunity to attend a month-long study abroad program during the summer and take two Spanish courses, earning six credits.

Sigma Delta Pi

Sigma Delta Pi is the only honor society devoted exclusively to students of Spanish in four-year colleges and universities.

Dean's Summer Fellowship

The Dean’s Summer Fellowship program provides an opportunity for undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences to conduct research during the summer under the guidance of a full-time faculty mentor.

Stander Symposium

An annual campus-wide forum to showcase academic excellence and recognize student learning through faculty-mentored undergraduate research, scholarship and artistic accomplishment.



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Ready to Study Spanish?

Let’s explore the possibilities. Now you know what we’re about: community, personal attention, hands-on learning, integrity and global thinking. Take the next step and connect with us today.

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