What can I do with a Spanish degree?

There are over 400 million Spanish speakers worldwide and Spanish is a prevalent language in the United States. As a result, the demand for people who speak and understand the Spanish language is growing. Spanish majors explore the fundamental aspects of the language, develop communicative skills, and explore historical and cultural manifestations of the language. Many fields seek Spanish speakers including business, education, health care, social service and many more so there is an abundance of possible career paths.

The Colorado Mesa University Bachelor of Arts in Spanish program offers two major concentrations: Hispanic Studies and Secondary Education. All students benefit from classes that provide knowledge and skills related to communication in Spanish as well as the understanding of the relationship between its language and its cultures. Hispanic studies majors are well rounded in that they are required to take a range of classes to strengthen their skills in professional environments and to gain valuable insights into the Spanish language, literature, histories, and culture. These courses include but are not limited to: translating, interpreting, Business Spanish, Spanish for medical and social services, literature of Latin-America, and literature of Peninsular Spanish. The Secondary Education track leads students to licensure in Colorado through faculty guidance and classroom experience.

CMU’s Spanish Program also offers Spanish students language and professional development
experiences outside of the classroom setting, including study abroad trips to Spanish-speaking countries
like Costa Rica and Spain. The Department also hosts the annual Four Corners Conference, during which
students will have the opportunity to interact with professionals from a wide range of disciplines while
discussing issues related to the Four Corners region.

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Skills needed by Spanish majors:

• Read and write Spanish well
• Ability to speak Spanish clearly
• Ability to understand speakers of Spanish
• An understanding of cultural diversity
• Willingness to relocate
• Be able to speak to groups
• Patience

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