The Major in Hispanic Studies offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the Spanish-speaking world. It is designed to provide students with a solid background in the cultural history of Latin America, Spain, and the Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States. Students combine language, culture, and practical skills courses in the Spanish program with elective courses offered by other related programs at Catholic University. They also add a practical immersion experience through study in a Spanish-speaking country. Students are encouraged to supplement their studies with courses dealing with the Spanish-speaking world in areas such as Anthropology, Art, Drama, History, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Sociology, and Theology and Religious Studies.