Bachelor of Science
Expand your career opportunities and enhance your communication skills by studying Spanish. With millions of Spanish speakers worldwide, you will open doors to a diverse range of careers and cultures. Immerse yourself in the language and culture of Spanish-speaking countries to become a bilingual and culturally-relevant global citizen.
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Luis Betancur
Spanish Instructor
I seek to prepare my students for successful careers by providing them with the language skills and cultural knowledge needed in today’s global marketplace. Through coursework, practical experiences, and personalized mentorship, I am committed to helping my students achieve their career goals in a range of businesses where Spanish proficiency is highly valued.
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Beyond graduation
Explore the possibilities
As one of the most spoken languages on the planet, skills in Spanish offer unique career possibilities. With a Spanish degree from VCSU, career opportunities can include:
- Interpreter
- Translator
- Linguistics
- Research
- Phonetics
- ESL Teacher
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Where you'll study
Plan of Study
- 1st Year Spanish I
- College Composition I
- Introduction to Computer Information Systems
- Lab Science Elective
- Viking Voyage
- 1st Year Spanish II
- College Composition II
- Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
- Lab Science Elective
- Mathematics Elective
- 2nd Year Spanish I
- Social Science Elective
- Literacies Elective
- Speech Communication Elective
- Minor Elective
- 2nd Year Spanish II
- Spanish Conversation
- Art and Music Elective
- Social Science Elective
- Minor Elective
- Introduction to Hispanic Literature Culture
- Spanish Grammar and Composition
- Social Sciences Elective
- Minor Elective
- Minor Elective
- Advanced Spanish Conversation
- Additional Humanities or Social Science Elective
- Minor Elective
- Minor Elective
- Minor Elective
- Readings in Hispanic Literature
- Global Seminar
- Minor Elective
- Minor Elective
- Minor Elective
- Travel to a Spanish Speaking Country
- Internship
- Minor Elective
- Minor Elective
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Language and Literature
- McFarland Hall 312A
Accreditation
A college education is an investment in yourself. Making sure your education is high-quality can be difficult, but not at VCSU. We are proud to be accredited by numerous institutions, and with that accreditation comes the assurance you’re receiving the highest quality education that will prepare you for your career.