Spanish at Western is divided into different programs that represent the rich cultural heritage of the diverse Hispanic world: from courses in language that offer a community service learning option to literature, linguistics, art, music, and digital humanities. All programs build on Spanish 1030, Spanish for Beginners.

The major in Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultures gives students an excellent grounding in the Spanish language and a broad overview of the cultures of the Hispanic world and the connections between them. NOTE: Please note the English scores listed are minimum requirements. Meeting the minimums does not guarantee admission. Students with low English scores may be admitted to the English BOOST Program, a 9 week training program for conditional admission to their chosen program.