接受“西班牙裔研究计划”的PLU学生面临挑战，需要在日益全球化的世界中进行批判性思考，并从许多角度看待西班牙文化的复杂性。对语言的理解包括对说语言的文化和民族的理解。我们旨在通过提高对西班牙语言和西班牙裔文化的认识和敏感性，教育学生成为二十一世纪全球社区中更有效的参与者。西班牙裔美国人研究计划的领导人知道如何利用创新思维和创造力来利用机会。参加我们计划的学生在国外有意提供服务的学习机会非常适合探索非营利组织的职业世界各地。
PLU students in the Hispanic Studies Program are challenged to think critically in an increasingly global world and to see the complexity of Hispanic cultures from many perspectives. The understanding of a language includes the understanding of the cultures and peoples who speak it. We aim at educating students to become more effective participants in the global community of the twenty-first century by promoting awareness and sensitivity to Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. The leaders of the Hispanic Studies program know how to leverage opportunities with innovative thinking and creativity.Students who participate in our program's intentional service-learning opportunities abroad are well-positioned to explore careers in non-profit organizations around the world.