The Spanish program is designed to serve a variety of goals. It gives the liberal arts student insight into one of the world's great languages and literatures. It provides an additional marketable skill for majors in several fields, such as business, sociology, psychology, education, and communication. A major in Spanish is required for certification to teach the language in high school.
The demands of international commerce, as well as the increasing number of individuals in the U.S. who speak English as a learned language, define the need for professionals who can speak multiple languages. At Doane, students are immersed in their language major to attain a high level of profiency and a well-rounded education in other cultures.