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BUILD EXPERTISE AND OPEN DOORS WITH A UW-STEVENS POINT DEGREE IN SPANISH <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Becoming bilingual means seeing the world through more than one lens; a skill that can help you in many areas. Learning Spanish helps speakers of English broaden their vocabulary in their native language. In addition, a recognition and understanding of words of Latin origin is especially helpful in certain professions in science, medicine, law, and many others with specialized vocabulary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Approximately 350 million people worldwide speak Spanish as a native language. It is the second most spoken language in the world in terms of native speakers, after Mandarin Chinese. Spanish is the third most commonly used language on the Internet. The number of Spanish speakers is growing at a faster rate than that of English speakers. For these reasons and more, consider pursuing a Spanish degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Department of World Languages and Literatures<\/h3>
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Why study Spanish at UW-Stevens Point?<\/h3>

It is possible to maintain almost daily contact with native Spanish speakers in many cities or even in rural areas. The nation is becoming even more diverse: More than one third of its population belongs to a minority group, and Hispanics are the fastest-growing segment. Learning Spanish helps speakers of English broaden their vocabulary in their native language. In addition, a recognition and understanding of words of Latin origin is especially helpful in certain professions in science, medicine, law, and many others with specialized vocabulary.<\/p><\/div>

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Scholarships and Awards<\/h3>

The Department of World Languages and Literatures recognizes outstanding students at the annual Humanities and Global Studies Spring Awards Ceremony. In 2026, a total of $42,200 was awarded thanks to our generous donors and endowed scholarships.<\/p><\/div>

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Spain Semester Abroad <\/h3>

In cooperation with the Office of International Programs, we offer semester long language immersion program in Valladolid, Spain. Valladolid is located in north-central Spain. It is the capitol of the eponymous region. Internships are available in business\/finance, engineering, tourism, information technology, media\/communications, international relations, the nonprofit sector, Spanish studies and economics.<\/p><\/div>

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