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Spanish is the world's No. 2 language in terms of native speakers and has more than 500 million total speakers worldwide. Adding a B.A. in Spanish from Oregon State to your résumé will strengthen your career potential. Employees with a degree in Spanish are more adept at navigating cultural practices, enabling businesses to easily communicate in Spanish-speaking countries and worldwide.
The online Spanish curriculum delivers a high level of proficiency in developing speaking, listening, reading, writing and cultural competency skills that prepares you to succeed in a variety of rewarding careers. Courses are developed and taught by the same renowned Oregon State faculty who teach on campus, many of whom are native speakers and have received specialized training. The personalized, engaging learning environment provides you with the tools you need to be confident in your skills and advance your career.
This degree program is offered through OSU's College of Liberal Arts, which is ranked No. 1 in the nation for best online liberal arts colleges. The courses are delivered online by OSU Ecampus.

"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 »
Benefits of learning online with Oregon State
- All classes are developed by OSU's world-class faculty, who are known worldwide for their research, expertise and innovation.
- Personalized learning environment provides students with the tools and experience to be successful.
- Oregon State is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
- Oregon State Ecampus is consistently ranked among the nation's 10 best providers of online education according to U.S. News & World Report.
- OSU Ecampus students receive the same diploma as on-campus students.
Get the support you need
Our goal is to help you succeed. That’s why, as an OSU Ecampus student, you’ll have access to vital resources like success coaching, library services, free online tutoring and career guidance – making your online learning experience collaborative and rewarding.
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Degree details
* Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 180 quarter credits are equal to 120 semester credits.
† Cost per credit is calculated using tuition per credit for the current academic year. It does not include associated fees, course materials, textbook expenses, and other expenses related to courses.
‡ You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online. View the curriculum.
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