Spanish
Major, Minor
Spanish degree overview
Build your understanding of a worldwide language and gain insights into Spanish-speaking cultures. A Spanish degree gives you the skills and flexibility to succeed in careers around the world.
AT A GLANCE
Why earn a Spanish degree?
With more than 450 million native speakers, Spanish is a world language, spoken on three continents and widely in the U.S. Earning a Spanish degree can boost your personal and professional life, by expanding your career options to countries around the world.
In addition to language skills, you'll learn vital lessons about intercultural dialogue, tolerance, critical thinking, understanding and negotiating difference. You’ll delve into the Spanish language and culture with relevant courses like Spanish-English translation, Latino Culture in the U.S. and Spanish for the Professions.
You’ll work with experienced faculty who will be your mentors throughout your program. And you can even focus on your specific interests by taking classes that specialize in:
- Culture and communication
- Spanish for the health, social, and legal professions
- Spanish for business
As part of your Spanish degree, you can immerse yourself in Spanish language and culture by spending a semester abroad or a summer in a country like Argentina, Costa Rica, Mexico or Spain. You can also combine your Spanish studies with another major or minor like social work, international business or hospitality services to add to your career options.
Highlights of our Spanish degree
As a CMU student studying for your Spanish degree, you'll:
- Tailor your studies to your interests: Choose classes specializing in: culture and communication, Spanish for the health, social, and legal professions or Spanish for business.
- Study around the world: Immerse yourself in Spanish language and culture by studying abroad in Argentina, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico or Spain.
- Get involved on campus: Join Sigma Delta Pi, our Spanish honorary society, or our Spanish Club.
- Set yourself up for a successful career: Enhance your potential on the job market by developing skills in the Spanish language and an understanding of cultural diversity in the U.S. and beyond.
Careers for people with a Spanish degree
A strong grasp of Spanish opens a world of opportunity and a Spanish degree provides fundamental skills used in professional fields including government, education, health care, law, social services, business and technology.
| Career | Projected Salary |
|---|---|
| Global Communications Director | $87,071 |
| Security/Defense Intelligence Analyst | $79,409 |
| College Professor/Instructor | $84,380 |
| Community Outreach Specialist | $51,620 |
| High School Spanish Teacher | $62,360 |
| College Spanish Professor | $83,300 |
| Interpreter or Translator | $57,090 |
Spanish study abroad opportunities
As part of earning your Spanish degree, you'll have the opportunity to study Spanish abroad. You can choose from a variety of course levels and locations such as Chile or Costa Rica.
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