Languages, Cultures, and Linguistics

Elementary Spanish Class

Students who, prior to the 2024–25 academic year, were accepted into Classics, French and Francophone Studies, Linguistics and Cultural Studies, or Spanish Studies majors or minors can complete their course of study by working closely with their faculty advisor and academic counselor. 

Undergraduate minors

You can also take Mandarin Chinese courses, which are part of the Asian Studies minor.

Foreign language competency

To receive a bachelor’s degree from Seattle Pacific University, you must demonstrate foreign language competency. Learn how to fulfill this requirement and take a placement test if necessary.

Visit the Time Schedule for the times of available language courses.

Placement tests

If you have already studied a foreign language but have not fulfilled the foreign language competency requirement, you should take the online placement test to determine your level. Note: A high score on the placement test does not fulfill the competency requirement.

Study abroad

Take off on a study abroad program

When you study overseas, you embark on a journey to gain personal, educational, and professional rewards.