Majoring in a world language opens doors to a number of exciting careers and allows you to work and communicate with people from all over the world. As the official or national language of more than 20 countries spanning 4 continents and the native language of over 400 million people, Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. With some 40 million speakers in the United States and a long history in the U.S. Southwest, Spanish is a local as well as a global language.
In the Languages, Literatures and Cultures (BA) - Spanish and Hispanic Studies major, you will gain a number of transferable skills that make you attractive to employers. These include excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills, the ability to understand and analyze different cultures and perspectives, flexibility in thinking and adaptability to new environments, collaborative work skills, and the ability to research and synthesize information from a variety of sources.
Spanish language skills are useful in careers in business, health care and social services, government and foreign relations and service industries. Majoring in a world language is also an excellent idea for students who would like to live and work in other countries.