Earn Your Minor in Spanish on-campus in La Grande, Oregon or Online at Eastern Oregon University.
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Spanish language, literature, and cultures. EOU’s flexible Spanish Minor is meticulously designed to fit both your schedule and your aspirations. Whether you are seeking on-campus immersion in La Grande or 100% online flexibility, you will develop the critical language proficiency and cultural competency needed to stand out in today’s interconnected global economy.
Expand Your Horizon. Connect Globally. Succeed Everywhere.
- Fulfills B.A. Requirements: Seamlessly satisfies the foreign language requirements for any Bachelor of Arts degree at Eastern Oregon University.
- ACTFL Aligned Standards: Prepares you to confidently achieve and demonstrate an Intermediate-High oral proficiency rating on the nationally recognized ACTFL scale.
- Global Study Opportunities: Features fully integrated pathways for international study abroad programs with pre-approved course credits.
- Flexible 24 or 32-credit pathways.
- Prepares for ACTFL Intermediate-High
- Options for more advance Spanish learners
- On-Campus or 100% Online
Core competencies
Develop advanced speaking, reading, listening, and writing proficiency in Spanish, allowing you to converse fluently with diverse populations.
Analyze and navigate the social, historical, and artistic landscapes of Spain, Latin America, and Chicanx communities with deep empathy.
Acquire foundational techniques in translation theory and practice, learning to bridge communication gaps in legal, medical, and business settings.
Evaluate major literary movements, masterpieces, and cinematic works of Latin America to decipher deep cultural and socio-political themes.
Train directly to meet the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Intermediate-High benchmark for certified proficiency.
Learn to deploy your bilingual and bicultural skills directly inside regional schools, non-profits, healthcare networks, and corporate spaces.
LEARNING OPTIONS & DELIVERY MODALITIES
In-Person (La Grande)
The Mountaineer Experience
Experience an engaging, student-centered campus community in the beautiful Grande Ronde Valley. Perfect for students seeking traditional classroom debates and face-to-face peer groups.
Highlights: • Small class sizes with personalized instructor feedback.• Direct access to campus libraries, research labs, and regional networks.• Participate in EOU’s on-campus clubs and quarterly speaker events.
Online
Uncompromising Flexibility
Highlights: • No on-campus requirements — study where and when it’s best for you.• Identical curriculum, assignments, and credentialing as on-campus programs.• Full access to EOU’s online advising, library resources, and tutoring centers.
Maximize Your Prior Credits
Turn your previous college coursework or Associate degree into a powerful, career-accelerating bachelor’s degree at EOU.
Highlights: • Flexible transfer policy — EOU accepts up to 135 credits from other institutions. • Seamlessly integrate previous credits. • Personalized advisor support to build a fast-track completion plan. • Accelerate your timeline to save money and enter the job market sooner.
Unrivaled Mentorship from Dedicated Language Scholars
At EOU, you will learn from seasoned faculty members who are deeply passionate about language acquisition, literature, and cultural preservation. Our language instructors maintain small class sizes to ensure you receive the personalized attention, oral practice, and comprehensive feedback needed to master the language.
Whether you are an online student submitting pronunciation recordings or an on-campus student practicing in our seminar rooms, our faculty are dedicated to guiding you toward your personal and professional language milestones.
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