Spanish: Languages, Literatures and Cultures, B.A.
College of Arts and Sciences
Gain a significant advantage in employability when you obtain cultural and linguistic proficiency in one of the most spoken languages in the world.
Whether you're pursuing global career opportunities or building on your passion for language and culture, studying Spanish gives you valuable practical and analytical skills. A background in Spanish language and culture helps you prepare for a career or future graduate work in sports management, medicine, law, criminal justice, pharmacy, business, banking and more.
Program Highlights
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Study Abroad
Enjoy the program's multiple experiential learning opportunities, from service learning to study abroad.
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Expand a Degree
Find a natural fit with a double major or concentration in business, medicine, law, education and other fields.
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Authentic Experiences
Practice skills in community settings with a large population of Spanish speakers in the Columbia area and beyond.
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Teach Language
Add the foreign language education minor to your Spanish concentration to gain language teaching skills.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Intercultural Competence
Developing the skills to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across cultures
Diplomacy
Handling sensitive or delicate situations with tact, sensitivity and professionalism
Foreign Language Skills
Communicating effectively to understand different cultures and foster global connections
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Historical Understanding
Studying past events, analyzing their context and comprehending their significance and impact
International and Domestic Business
Building relationships and conducting transactions across borders
Empathy
Understanding and sharing the feelings of others, and demonstrating compassion and support
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Teacher
- Business Executive
- Health Care Worker
- Lawyer
- Diplomat
- Translator
Workplace Settings
- Education
- Government
- Medicine
- Banking
- Sports
- Nonprofits and NGOs