Learn how to communicate, connect, and engage meaningfully in a multicultural world at Valparaiso University, where Spanish isn’t just spoken — it’s lived.
Every conversation opens a new world, and at Valpo, studying Spanish means becoming an ambassador of intercultural understanding. It’s about more than mastering language skills — it’s about using those skills to bridge communities and industries. In our interconnected world and our local Hispanic communities in the United States, employers are increasingly seeking individuals who are fluent not only in language but also in navigating diverse cultural landscapes. They value professionals who can communicate effectively, understand complex cultural nuances, and apply their linguistic skills in specialized fields.
Studying Spanish at Valpo prepares you to thrive in a globalized world. Our program offers comprehensive language training and rich cultural insights, enabling you to communicate effectively across diverse communities and professional fields. With a flexible curriculum tailored to your interests, you’ll choose from courses focused on language proficiency, cultural studies, and specialized Spanish for fields like healthcare, business, and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Whether pursuing careers in education, business, healthcare, translation, or community advocacy, Valpo’s Spanish program empowers you to excel and lead confidently in any professional path you choose.
97.3%
OF RECENT COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES GRADUATES EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED IN GRADUATE SCHOOL WITHIN NINE MONTHS OF GRADUATION
$60,000
MEAN ANNUAL WAGE FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE GRADUATES*
*According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 report.
ALUMNI SUCCESS
Valpo Spanish alumni shine brightly, impacting diverse fields through their cultural fluency and professional skills. Working locally and internationally, our graduates illuminate their communities and the world as:
• Educators
• Healthcare professionals
• International businesspeople
• International scientists
• Marketers
• Social workers
Visit valpo.edu/alumni-success to learn more.
EXPERT MENTORSHIP
Small class sizes and a supportive community mean your professors know you by name and care about your growth. Spanish faculty bring a wide range of research and teaching expertise, from literature and media to healthcare and community engagement. They offer one-on-one advising, help you explore internships and study abroad options, and provide thoughtful feedback on your writing, presentations, and capstone projects. Whether you’re planning to teach, interpret, or lead in a multilingual workplace, your mentors will help you find the path that shines brightest.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
At Valpo, Spanish comes alive beyond textbooks. You’ll engage directly with communities and industries through internships, cultural projects, and immersive opportunities. The Spanish House provides a dynamic environment for linguistic growth, while specialized courses like Spanish for Healthcare and Translation and Interpretation offer hands-on professional experience. Study abroad opportunities in Spain, Chile, Costa Rica, and Mexico further deepen your intercultural competence. These immersive experiences ensure you graduate not only fluent but professionally empowered and culturally agile.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
For more information on scholarships and awards, visit valpo.edu/financialaid.
Be a Beacon
“The world languages and cultures department has cultivated an atmosphere of growth and teaching of realworld skills. If you have the privilege of pursuing higher education here at Valpo, take a language course. Best case scenario: you fall in love with it and make it a part of every semester on campus. Worst case scenario: you leave a little more well-rounded and might even get a raise.”
LIJANA TEAGUE ’23
Take the next step toward your bright future by visiting valpo.edu/spanish, or by scanning the QR code.
Valparaiso University admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. (For a full statement, see valpo.edu .)
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN 46383
web: valpo.edu
email: undergraduate.admission@valpo.edu