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Spanish & Hispanic Studies

Learn to communicate with people from Latin America and Spain, and so much more. This flexible major lets you pair Spanish with another field you care about and study abroad in Spain or Latin America.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Arts
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 35 in Major
Careers
Language, Postsecondary, Teachers, Interpreters, Translators
Spanish & Hispanic Studies students at EIU

Why Study Spanish & Hispanic Studies at EIU?

  • Learn through hands-on, project-based coursework
  • Work closely with faculty in small class settings
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers across almost every industry
"I chose to attend EIU because I fell in love with the campus and how peaceful it was when I toured. I loved that the class sizes were smaller because it helps connect students and faculty and brings more opportunities. Eastern also has so many things that students can get involved in and build a community with."
Itzel Mora
Fashion Merchandising and Design, Spanish and Hispanic Studies | Class of 2028

Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Opportunities for internships and applied work
Hands-On Experience, Spanish & Hispanic Studies students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Spanish & Hispanic Studies prepares you to communicate with people from Latin America and Spain and to work across cultures. It fits students who enjoy languages, meeting new people and comfortably working with uncertainty and ambiguity.

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$77,010
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Foreign Language & Literature…
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Interpreters & Translators

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Social

Connect With Us

Christiane Eydt-Beebe
Associate Professor of German & Associate Chair of the School of English and World Languages
ckeydt@eiu.edu
1159 Coleman Hall
217-581-5562
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Kristin Routt
Professor of Spanish
keroutt@eiu.edu
1371
217-581-5995
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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