Study Spanish and excel in a diverse and globalized workplace. Become interculturally competent in any career through this exploration of language and culture. Courses prepare you for real-world professional and personal interactions by prioritizing effective communication. Experience short-term and semester-long study abroad opportunities in Spain and Latin America.
Students of all proficiencies can engage in community-based learning with Spanish-speaking communities both locally and internationally.
Teaching Endorsement
Spanish students seeking licensure at the secondary level must also complete an academic major in Secondary Education.
A Distinctive Study Abroad Experience
Semester study abroad options are available to Spain and Argentina. International May term courses are offered on a regular basis to Europe and Latin America.
Explore Internships & Careers
Spanish faculty work with you to design internship experiences that support the acquisition of language proficiency and intercultural competence while providing professional experience in the student’s chosen field. Examples of local internship sites for Spanish majors include the Presentation Lantern Center and Hispanic Ministries of the Archdiocese of Dubuque.
What can you do?
Given this major’s breadth and adaptability, students in the Spanish program pursue career opportunities in a wide variety of employment sectors. All Spanish majors are double majors, participating in programs such as:
- Business
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- Health Sciences
- Pre-Law
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Social Work
Course Highlights
Spanish Education ENDORSEMENT
Learn to lead a middle and high school classroom as an effective teacher. For licensure, you must also complete a double major in secondary education and Spanish.
School of Humanities & Education
Majors & Minors
Straight Talk from a Duhawk
I’m a secondary education and Spanish major. I enjoy the opportunities to observe classes and study abroad in Spain.
— Bernadette (’26)
Meet Your Professors
Emily DiFilippo PhD
Associate Professor of Spanish
Kate McCarthy-Gilmore PhD
Associate Dean for the School of Humanities & Education
Associate Professor of Spanish
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