Did you know that Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world? If you are interested in learning or improving your Spanish language skills, the Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures and Cultures teaches Spanish language and culture courses with a special track for heritage learners, those who have experience speaking the language, as well as a specialized Spanish for Healthcare Professions series.
You may major in Spanish and Portuguese or in Latin American Studies. We're here to help you explore and enjoy the Spanish language and culture!
Rice awards the Certificate in Language and Intercultural Communication in Spanish. Spanish is an option to fulfill the language requirement for the Linguistics major.
Course Sequence
*Offered by the Department of Modern and Classical Literatures and Cultures
Before registering for a Spanish course, take the Language Placement Test to find out which course is right for you. The placement test is not required for courses offered by the Department of Modern and Classical Literatures and Cultures.
Study Abroad
Please visit our Study Abroad pages for information on our 6 week, 6 credit summer faculty-led Rice in Country study abroad programs and our CLIC Language Study Scholarship Awards. For additional study abroad opportunities visit the Study Abroad Office’s website.