As an international direct student at USC, you’ll receive:

• Exclusive and rigorous academic coursework
• Priority access to in-demand courses that fit your interests
• Guidance from academic advisors and mentors
• Career development and networking opportunities
• Intensive classes with domestic students

Spanish has become the second language of the U.S. with more than 20 million of the country’s residents speaking it in their everyday lives. Our Spanish major prepares students with a working proficiency in practical communicative skills in Spanish and familiarity with the cultures in which it is spoken.

As a Spanish major, you will learn to think critically and express yourself effectively in standard Spanish. You will also gain knowledge of the major literary periods, movements and writers of Spanish and Spanish-American literature, culture and civilization. With small class sizes and all courses taught in Spanish, you will engage in intense communicative interactions with your professors. You may also choose to study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country to strengthen your skills and enhance your academic experience.

A major in Spanish can prepare you for careers in:

• International business
• Education
• Foreign service
• Communication
• Travel and tourism
• Translating
• Interpreting