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Major in Spanish

What can you do with a Spanish major?

A major in Spanish at LSU builds advanced language skills while immersing you in Hispanic cultures, literature, and linguistics. You’ll learn to communicate across cultures, gaining an in-demand skill for careers in business, healthcare, education, international relations, and more. Through study abroad in countries like Spain and Argentina and hands-on research with expert faculty, you’ll graduate prepared for local and global opportunities where bilingual professionals are highly valued. LSU offers a concentration in Secondary Education.

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Program Highlights

Language Learning Hub Access LSU’s World Language Lab & Resource Center with films, tutoring, and translation tools that strengthen your Spanish skills and support real-world communication and cultural understanding.

Undergraduate Research Work alongside expert faculty through LSU’s ASPIRE program, gaining hands-on experience to help you apply language, culture, and communication skills in meaningful, real-world contexts.

Accelerated Law Path Fast-track your future with the HSS 3+3 Pre-Law Program, earning both your bachelor’s degree and law degree in just six years while building a strong foundation in language and critical thinking.

Accelerated Teaching Path Earn your Master of Arts in Teaching and secondary teaching certification in just one additional year through the Holmes Program, preparing you to teach Spanish for grades 6-12. Through Geaux Teach, you can also graduate with a Spanish degree and teaching certification in four years, giving you a direct path to the classroom with built-in experience and career readiness.

What You Can Do

An LSU degree opens doors to a wide range of career paths and professional opportunities. With a strong academic foundation, real-world learning, and support from a powerful alumni network, you’ll graduate prepared for success in today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re planning to work in a corporate setting, nonprofit organization, government agency, creative industry, or research lab, LSU equips you with the in-demand skills and hands-on experience employers value most.

Potential Careers

Community Advocate
Customs Agent
Foreign Service Officer
International Business Executive
Interpreter
Lawyer
Teacher

Workplace Settings

Foreign Service Departments
Government Agencies
Healthcare Facilities
International Businesses
Legal Offices
Media & Journalism Organizations
Schools
Tourism & Cultural Organizations

$58,972

Average alumni Spanish salary 5 years after graduation

Building Skills

Critical Thinking & Problem-solving Think independently, analyze complex ideas, and solve problems from multiple perspectives.

Confident Communication Express ideas clearly and efficiently in written and spoken Spanish across channels.

Analytical Reasoning Interpret data, texts, and ideas to inform decisions and real-world solutions.

Cross-Cultural Awareness Understand diverse perspectives to navigate global environments.

You get to expose yourself to so many different types of cultures and experiences. There’s an entire world of media and history that you can’t understand unless you can speak the language. I fell in love with the opportunity to understand more of the world, and LSU helped prepare me for that.Josh Rovira

Spanish has been a fun, rewarding experience. I got so much out of the program. I feel much more comfortable using Spanish. It’s a great opportunity for all students, especially students who are native speakers. It’s a great way to connect to the culture.Adamaris Chavez

Advance your Career

Post-graduate education

LSU offers competitively ranked post-graduate programs designed to help you innovate and lead in your field. Engage in advanced coursework, contribute to impactful research, and learn from expert faculty who are solving real-world challenges across Louisiana and beyond. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, pivot into a new industry, or accelerate your career, LSU’s graduate programs open the door to a world of opportunity.

MA-Hispanic Studies

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