International Direct - Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

International direct admission to Louisiana State University (LSU) is available for international students with advanced English-language skills. The program focuses on academic, cultural, and professional growth to help students excel in school and prepare for a successful future.

As international direct students at LSU, individuals will receive exclusive and rigorous academic coursework, priority access to in-demand courses, guidance from academic advisors and mentors, career development and networking opportunities, and intensive classes with domestic students.

In a liberal arts education, foreign languages have traditionally played a central role. Understanding and appreciating another people and culture requires knowledge of their language. Students pursuing careers in foreign service, finance, law, or industry will benefit from acquiring a second language, providing them with a competitive advantage in job searching and career advancement.

Spanish, one of the three most widely spoken languages globally, is the second most commonly used language among over 32 million individuals of Hispanic backgrounds in the United States. It is also the most popular foreign language studied by North American students in secondary schools, colleges, and universities. Proficiency in Spanish language and culture can give students a competitive edge in fields such as education, business, social work, international affairs, health care, law, library science, translation, media, and social sciences.

In addition to general Spanish courses, LSU offers a variety of specialized courses including Spanish for Business, Spanish for medical purposes, Spanish language structure, Spanish phonetics, advanced oral conversations, history and art in Spain, history and art in Latin America, women writers in Spain and Latin America, Cinema in Spanish, Transatlantic studies, and applied Spanish linguistics.