Curriculum

Oregon State University's online Spanish major will provide you with a strong foundation in the language, literature and culture of Spanish-speaking countries. You'll engage with the latest course development technology, learn from native-speaking faculty and interact with students from all over the world.

Degree requirements

"My personal experience as an immigrant in this country highlighted the importance the Spanish language plays in my cultural identity," says Ecampus Spanish Senior Instructor Loren Chavarria-Bechtel. Read more »

A minimum of 180 quarter credits are required to graduate with your Spanish degree, including:

• OSU's Baccalaureate Core (general education)
• B.A. requirements
• College of Liberal Arts Core (for all majors in OSU's College of Liberal Arts)
• Major requirements: Spanish

Honors degree online

As an undergraduate degree-seeking student, you can apply to earn an honors degree online in your academic major. Earning this prestigious degree gives you the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on research, complete a comprehensive thesis experience and engage in co-curricular activities.

Sample course topics

• Spanish language through culture
• Spanish for business
• Latin American culture
• Spanish language literature
• Mexican-American immigrant experience
• Spanish conversation
• Cultures of Spain and Portugal
• Luso-Hispanic culture

Enhance your education with a study abroad experience

Language majors are strongly encouraged to participate in a pre-approved study abroad program in a country where their language of study is spoken. As a degree-seeking Ecampus student, you'll be eligible to participate in OSU's education abroad programs offered through the Office of Global Opportunities. OSU GO offers a diverse collection of programs and countries to choose from, allowing you to match an experience to your needs.

Transfer credits

Some degree requirements may be transferred from other institutions. Please note that a minimum of 45 credits of the last 75 credits in this degree program must be completed at Oregon State (online or on campus) to meet the academic residency requirement.

Previously earned credits will need to be reviewed upon admittance to OSU for appropriate articulation. Additional information about transferring credits is available through OSU’s Transfer Credit Central.

Spanish language courses

If you're interested in Spanish language courses rather than a full undergraduate degree, you can take first- through third-year Spanish language courses online through OSU Ecampus.

Add a minor

As an OSU Ecampus student, you can add a minor to your degree program. OSU offers a diverse selection of minors online. Combine Spanish and a business minor or Spanish plus an economics minor to create an even more powerful résumé fit for today's job market.