Spanish

The Spanish program prepares students for participation in a global society through courses designed to expand their knowledge and understanding of the language, cultures and perceptions of the Spanish-speaking world.

Programs of Study

Major or Minor in Spanish

Spanish courses are designed to expand your knowledge of the language, cultures and perceptions of the Spanish-speaking world. Consider pairing a Spanish minor with a major in business. 32 credit hours above SPAN 211 are required for a major. 20 credit hours above SPAN 211 are required for the minor.

Degree Requirements and Courses

Double Major in Spanish and Secondary Education

These majors will prepare you to teach Spanish to students in grades K-12.

Major in Elementary Education with an add-on endorsement in World Languages

Optional endorsement for elementary education majors.

Add-On Endorsement License

Special Opportunities

Concordia's Spanish program has many opportunities to practice the language. Most majors spend a semester abroad and many students in the department visit Spanish-speaking countries for shorter experiences. You can live in the Spanish apartments or work at Concordia Language Villages, an immersion program for children and adults who want to learn other languages. Students can also practice their language skills at a local Spanish immersion elementary school program or our weekly Spanish coffee hour.

Careers

Spanish students benefit from courses that are designed to expand their knowledge and understanding of the language, cultures, and perceptions of the Spanish-speaking world. Our students are all over the map enjoying various careers within:

• Tourism
• Journalism
• Education
• Business
• Diplomacy
• Medicine
• Law