The Department of Modern Languages offers language and cultural study courses in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Latin, Linguistics and Spanish. In today's global economy, it is increasingly important for individuals to learn a second or third language and be educated about cultures outside their own. Our major in Spanish prepares students for a myriad of careers. Students of every discipline benefit from the wide variety of course offerings in the Department of Modern Languages including language teaching pedagogy, linguistics, literature, film studies and more. Our minors in Spanish and Chinese Studies, and our certificates program in Chinese for International Business, Medical Spanish Certificates - El español de la salud, and Certificate in Spanish for International Business, provide an excellent complement, making your college degree all the more marketable upon graduation.
Why study a language?
- Travel & Explore – Opens doors to studying, working, and truly connecting with people and cultures abroad.
- Build Real Connections – Language creates deeper human bonds—something AI can’t replace (clients, patients, partners, friends)
- Boost Career Value – 9/10 employers need bilingual staff. Being multilingual makes you more marketable, with up to 35% more job opportunities.
- Cultural Understanding – In today’s divided world, learning languages helps us see from others' perspectives.
Modern Languages career options, among others:
- Education and teaching at all levels
- Business administration
- Banking and economics at home and abroad
- The diplomatic corps
- Linguistics
- Literary studies
- The travel and tourism industry
- Journalism
- Social work and counseling
- Translation and interpreting
- Government programs
- Criminal justice and forensics
- Medicine
- An edge over monolingual competitors in any field