Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

Diverse Opportunities

You can find a career in criminal justice, nursing, medical fields, legal professions and court systems!

More Competitive

Being bilingual gives you a distinct advantage over your competition when you apply for jobs.

100% Online

ENMU has the only 100% online Spanish Program in the state of New Mexico.

The Bachelor of Arts in Spanish will provide you with bilingual abilities, while encouraging a greater understanding of other cultures and languages. As our world grows more connected through economics and trade, Spanish is important not only to professionals working in the Southwest, but for any job where you may come into contact with a Spanish-language speaker.

We offer a special sequence of language courses that address your needs if you are a native or heritage speaker or if you've had previous contact with Spanish at home or elsewhere.

Although the time frame for degree completion varies with the individual student, the Spanish major is structured as a four-year degree program. You can complete the degree in three ways: entirely on-campus, online (through web-based or lecture-capture based courses) or through a combination of both.

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Learning Format for Online Spanish Courses

The Spanish program at ENMU is designed to promote active engagement through in-person or synchronous online instruction (via Zoom or Microsoft Teams). Students are expected to be available during scheduled class times to fully benefit from real-time interaction with faculty and peers. While professors understand that extenuating circumstances may arise and may grant exceptions when appropriate, regular participation is essential to the learning experience.

Throughout the semester, students complete a variety of readings, discussions, projects, and assessments that support language development and cultural understanding. Class discussions take place in real time, either on campus or through synchronous online sessions, fostering meaningful communication in Spanish.

All Spanish courses at ENMU are technology-enhanced. Introductory and intermediate language courses integrate instructional software and online platforms that support a communicative approach to language learning, helping students develop practical Spanish skills through active use of the language.

Hands on Experience and Special Opportunities

The Spanish program offers high-impact experiential learning opportunities. Students may participate in an Intensive Summer Immersion Institute on campus, as well as a month-long total immersion summer program that allows you to practice Spanish in a native-speaking environment while exploring new regions and cultures.

ENMU also maintains international agreements with accredited institutions in Latin America and Spain, enabling students to complete study abroad semesters and internships that enhance linguistic proficiency, cultural competence, and career readiness. At ENMU, studying Spanish means more than learning a language—it means gaining access to a supportive community, global experiences, and opportunities that prepare you for success in an interconnected world.

Advising for Spanish

At ENMU, your success in languages is our priority. Students in the Spanish program have access to a wide range of academic and enrichment resources designed to support learning both inside and outside the classroom. The Language Lab, located in the Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building, offers free tutoring sessions in Spanish and other languages, including French, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Italian. Tutoring is available in person (JWLA 100) and online via Microsoft Teams, making it easy to fit support into your schedule. The Language Lab also provides access to computers, language-learning software, and digital resources for in-lab use. In addition, the Lab regularly hosts cultural events, conversation hours, and communicative workshops, giving students valuable opportunities to practice languages while connecting with peers and faculty in a welcoming, collaborative environment.

We also have online databases, journal article, and eBooks accessible through the Golden Library. ENMU librarians are available virtually, via phone and email to provide assistance, so you'll always have the help you need to take advantage of library resources, even if you're sitting in front of your computer at home.

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Service and Mutual Interest Organizations

Our Hispanic student organization on Campus is the ENMU Spanish Club. The ENMU Spanish Club promotes the Spanish language and the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world by creating inclusive spaces for conversation, cultural exchange, community engagement, and academic enrichment. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, ENMU’s Spanish Club supports bilingualism, intercultural competence, and student leadership while celebrating Hispanic and Latinx identities. The ENMU Spanish Club members support learners of all levels while honoring the lived experiences and cultural heritage of ENMU’s Hispanic-serving community.

The Spanish Club helps plan and facilitate Festival Románico, an annual cultural celebration on the ENMU Portales campus that brings together high school students, families, educators, and the ENMU community to honor and celebrate Hispanic culture, creativity, and tradition.

Each year, high schools from across the region are invited to ENMU to showcase student work in Spanish and inspired by Hispanic cultures, including visual art, theater performances, music, dance, crafts, poetry, essays, and other creative talents. The festival provides a welcoming space where students can share their voices, stories, and cultural heritage while gaining confidence in their academic and artistic abilities.

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Scholarships and Financial Assistance

ENMU is committed to helping you finance your education. You can find more information about admissions scholarships and find out why more than $22 million in financial assistance is awarded to ENMU students every year. Once you are accepted to ENMU, there are additional scholarships available through the ENMU Foundation.

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Career Opportunities in Spanish

Beyond providing access to traditional careers in teaching and translation, knowing more than one language enhances your opportunities in:

• Government
• Business
• Law
• Criminal justice
• Medicine
• Health care
• Teaching
• Technology
• Military
• Communication
• Industry
• Social service
• Marketing

Furthermore, research has shown that math and verbal skills, as well as math scores, climb higher with each additional year of foreign language study. Spanish majors enjoy a distinct career advantage in the global and the southwest regional economies. In addition to the guidance that is available from faculty advisors, ENMU Career Services offers free job placement assistance to all ENMU students.

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Opportunities to Study Abroad

• Live with a host family giving you a unique insight into Mexican culture by allowing you to become part of a Mexican family.
• Take day trips to neighboring cities (Motul, Izamal, Uman, Muna, Tixkokob).
• Participate in activities and excursions within the city of Mérida.

You can find more information about our Spanish Immersion Program by clicking the button below.

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Additional Degree Information

You can find additional information about the Bachelor of Arts in Spanish degree, including the courses you will take when you're a Spanish major at Eastern.

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