Spanish Bachelor of Arts
- Composite Social Studies Education
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice
- Cross-Cultural Service
- Culinary Arts
- Early Child Care and Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Engineering
- English
- English Education
- Graphic Design
- Health, Fitness & Recreation
- History
- Humanities
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- International Studies
- Journalism and Mass Communication
- Keyboard Performance
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Middle School Education
- Music Education
What will I study?
In support of the University' s commitment to a liberal arts education and to the effective communication of biblical truths, the Spanish major prepares students to become functional in a Spanish-speaking environment and to pursue advanced studies in Spanish. Students take courses ranging from introductory to advanced language, literature, and civilization, and they are encouraged to participate in Division-sponsored study abroad courses. The program requires 36 credits in the major above the first semester of Elementary Spanish (MLS 141).
Program Learning Outcomes
The student will ...
-- Communicate in Spanish at the Advanced level according to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL) proficiency guidelines.
-- Apply the linguistic elements and structures of the Spanish language.
-- Critique the products, practices and perspectives of Spanish cultures.
-- Articulate in Spanish a biblical perspective on cultural issues.
What classes will I take?
First Year +
- Freshman Seminar
- Elementary Spanish II
- History of Civilization c. 3500 BC to AD 1650
- Old Testament Messages
- Introduction to the Arts
- English Composition (3 credits)
- Science, Mathematics or Computer Science (3 credits)
- Intermediate Spanish I
- History of Civilization since 1650
- New Testament Messages
- Fundamentals of Speech
- English Composition (3 credits)
- Fine Arts Appreciation Elective (2 credits)
Second Year +
- Themes in Western Thought
- Intermediate Spanish II
- Essential Science
- 200-level Bible Elective (1 credits)
- English Literature or Writing Elec (3 credits)
- Spanish Major Second Language (3 credits)
- Hermeneutics
- Spanish Elective for Spanish Major (3 credits)
- Philosophy or Psychology (3 credits)
- Spanish Major Second Language (3 credits)
Third Year +
- Foundations of Economics
- Bible Doctrines
- Spanish Elective for Spanish Major (3 credits)
- Spanish Elective for Spanish Major (3 credits)
- Spanish Major Second Language (3 credits)
- Bible Doctrines
- Oral Communication for the Professions
- Spanish Elective for Spanish Major (3 credits)
- Spanish Elective for Spanish Major (3 credits)
- Spanish Major Second Language (3 credits)
Fourth Year +
- Descriptive Linguistics
- Spanish Seminar
- Apologetics & Worldview
- Spanish Elective for Spanish Major (3 credits)
- Spanish Elective for Spanish Major (3 credits)
- Historical-Comparative Linguistics
- Upper-Level Bible Elective (2 credits)
- Spanish Elective for Spanish Major (3 credits)
- Spanish Elective for Spanish Major (3 credits)
Future Careers
In the Greenville/Spartanburg metropolitan area there are several Spanish international companies with need for bilingual and trilingual personnel. Most metropolitan areas have similar situations.
Some of our graduates pursue advanced degrees before entering the job market.Some of the career opportunities available to you as a Spanish major include:
- Teaching
- Missions
- Interpretation (oral) and Translation (written)
- Manufacturer's representative at home or abroad
- International—airlines, banking, industry, business, journalism
- Government service—State Department, Foreign Service, Department of Defense, Department of Agriculture
- Military
- Social services among foreign minority in the United States—Florida, New York, and the Southwestern states have large Spanish-speaking populations
Students can network with a variety of employers through our online placement service, CareerCentral. A multitude of employment opportunities are posted annually. In addition, over 60 businesses and 150 Christian schools/mission boards/Christian organizations come on campus to recruit students in a variety of majors through on-campus interviews and job/ministry fairs. The Career Services office also helps students by holding seminars on resume preparation and interview techniques.
Career Services can help you prepare for job hunting and networking with employers.
