BA in Spanish in Wichita Falls United States | Midwestern State University

With over 400 million speakers globally, Spanish ranks as the world's second most spoken native language after Chinese, according to Ethnologue. It serves as an official language in more than 20 nations and numerous international institutions. Within the United States, Spanish continues to expand as a primary or secondary language, with the U.S. Census Bureau noting that over 37.5 million Americans speak Spanish at home. Furthermore, it holds status as one of the six official languages of the United Nations. Hispanic cultures have significantly influenced various fields including arts, literature, philosophy, and architecture throughout history. These factors make a Spanish degree excellent preparation for careers in business, social services, government, healthcare, communications, education, or any field valuing bilingual communication skills and cultural competency.

The Spanish faculty in Midwestern State University's Foreign Languages Department enthusiastically welcomes your interest in our program. Our student-centered approach ensures you'll receive personalized attention in an environment where professors and classmates form meaningful connections—you'll never feel like just another face in the crowd. We're committed to helping you achieve your full potential through engaging coursework and individual support both inside and outside the classroom.

Our program provides both major and minor options in Spanish. The minor consists of eighteen credit hours (six courses) of advanced study following fourteen introductory hours (four courses), while the major requires twenty-four advanced credit hours (eight courses). Though electives are available, specific required courses must be completed for degree completion, so careful planning is essential.