Spanish

“I’ve used the Spanish skills I’ve learned out in the community, and I was offered a great opportunity because I had taken an interpretation and translating class.”
Paula Ninataype, Class of 2017

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Studying Spanish at Weber State

Weber State’s Spanish major promotes global awareness and intercultural understanding while helping you develop advanced language proficiency. Through literature, culture and language courses, Weber State prepares you to function effectively in a foreign language environment.

Spanish Highlights

Weber State’s Spanish program is almost entirely proficiency-driven. You’ll have the chance to learn from professors who have a variety of research interests, but are united by their extensive training in how to help you develop the reading, writing and speaking skills you need to excel in a Spanish-speaking future.

Beyond the Classroom

Weber State’s Spanish major offers yearly opportunities to study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country, as well as internships and participation in the Spanish club and Spanish Honor Society.

Devan Alldredge

Class of 2018

“As a Spanish teaching major, I have loved all the classes that I have taken in the Spanish program. My proficiency as a Spanish speaker has improved more than I ever thought it would after being involved with this program.”

What You’ll Learn at Weber

Weber State’s Spanish courses are designed to promote global awareness and intercultural understanding while helping you develop advanced proficiency in Spanish. Through courses in literature, culture, linguistics and language for professional purposes, you will be prepared to function effectively in a Spanish-speaking environment. We also offer a commercial emphasis if you are pursuing a business career.

What You Can Do After Weber

Weber State’s Spanish major graduates have gone on to careers in international business, government, journalism, law enforcement, social work, translating, and interpreting and teaching, as well as to law school, medical school and other graduate programs.

Career & Salary Outlook

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Faculty Perspective

My favorite part of teaching Spanish at Weber State is interacting with our incredible mix of students, who have diverse firsthand experiences with Spanish at home and all over the world.

John Trimble

I am lucky to teach at Weber State: because our students are motivated to take their language skills to the next level, they are more engaging to teach, and I enjoy that.

Isabel Asensio