9SP - Spanish

The Spanish major offers a wide range of courses designed to build a solid foundation in the language and culture most relevant to the 21st century, to perfect speaking and compositional skills, and to delve into the cultures of Spain, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Latinos/as in the U.S., and culminating in a senior capstone course.

Students are encouraged to participate in the program´s on-campus cultural activities such as the Spanish Club and to study abroad for a summer or semester in an approved overseas program to experience language immersion and explore the Hispanic culture and language in real-time.

Goals

The student will achieve advanced language proficiency, expand their cultural understanding of the Hispanic world, develop critical expertise in works of literature, film, art, music, and more, strengthen critical thinking skills, and experience personal transformation. This educational growth will empower students to connect with and impact a diverse world in a meaningful way.

Careers for this Major

In national and international job markets in the U.S. and around the world, Spanish is the second most widely spoken language. When combined with a second major, it doubles the value of the college degree and strengthens the applicant’s competitiveness. Among the many job opportunities awaiting the Spanish major are those found in:

• Law Enforcement

• Military Service

• Diplomacy

• Education

• Business

• Social Services

• Health Care 

• Politics

• Environmental Science

• Advertising and Mass Media

• Social Media

• Film and Television

Graduate School Preparation

The Spanish major strengthens verbal and critical thinking skills, cultural awareness, international experience, and foreign language competency necessary to excel in graduate study in all professional schools.

There are no additional criteria to declare this major.