The Bachelor of Arts Spanish at California State University San Marcos is committed to the cultural and linguistic connections between the United States and its Spanish-speaking neighbors. Because Spanish is an integral language in all areas of the United States, the Program promotes the concept that it is not a foreign language, but rather one to appreciate and cultivate alongside English.

The Program addresses the area's need for trained language specialists in a variety of fields, especially education and public services. It recognizes the specific characteristics of CSUSM, a University located in an area that has a large Spanish-speaking population.

The binational interaction that stems from the proximity to the Mexican border has driven us to develop a multidimensional, service-oriented major that incorporates practical and academic components. The University's commitment to interdisciplinary and multicultural issues guides the cultural and literary elements of the major. All of these principles are prevalent in the curriculum and the multicultural composition of the faculty.