Spain

Lead with Spanish

In today’s global economy, the ability to speak Spanish is an extremely valuable skill, both in the United States and abroad: Spanish is spoken in 28 countries by over 740 million people, and the U.S. in now the second largest Spanish-speaking country in the world.  In this program, you will learn to effectively speak, read and write in Spanish, with courses in conversation, grammar, reading comprehension, culture and literature. Our curriculum will also help you develop what employers call desirable “soft skills” such as empathy, creativity, mental flexibility, critical thinking, and intercultural communication strategies. To further advance your Spanish language and cultural competence and to prepare for careers in everything from business to engineering to healthcare, you can take advantage of our summer, semester and year-long study abroad opportunities throughout Spain and Latin America. The Spanish major offers great flexibility and can easily be added to another major.

Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
  • Want to learn about cultures that speak Spanish in the Americas, Europe and the Caribbean.
  • Like to travel, broaden your horizons and engage with diversity.
  • Are interested in working internationally.
  • Want to understand how the Spanish-speaking world impacts and is shaped by globalization.
  • Seek to gain proficiency in the Spanish language and increase your communication skills in any job.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
  • Translator or interpreter for the public or private sector
  • Healthcare: doctor, nurse, physician’s assistant, physical therapist, Doctors without Borders
  • International business: sales, merchandise specialist
  • Tourism industry: director, hotel management, travel agent, tour guide
  • International development: healthcare, community education, human rights agencies
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
  • E.F. Explore America
  • Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
  • World Learning
  • Target Corporation
  • Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Internship Opportunities
We have provided the following internship opportunities:
  • Cancer Support Center (Costa Rica)
  • Agricultural Animal Care Center (Peru)
  • Youth Development and After-School Programs (Costa Rica, Peru and Spain)
  • Dental and Medical Clinics (Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Peru and Spain)
  • Sports Management and Marketing (Spain)
Clubs & Organizations
We offer the following extracurricular clubs to participate in:
  • Spanish Club
  • Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society
Suggested Certificates
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Lobbying and Government Advocacy Certificate (Undergraduate)
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Public Service Certificate (Undergraduate)
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Workplace Intercultural Competence Certificate (Undergraduate)
Suggested Minors
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Journalism Minor
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Global Studies Minor
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Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations Minor
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Management Minor
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Political Science Minor
Criminal Justice minor
Criminal Justice Minor
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Philosophy Minor
Suggested Dual Majors
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Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.S.)/Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
Political Science
Political Science (B.A./B.S.)
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Dairy Production (B.S.)