Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

Here’s why the Spanish program stands out:  

• Explore the vibrant world of Hispanic cultures across Europe, North America, the Caribbean, and Africa through literature, media, film, and music.  
• Forge a personal path to Spanish fluency by blending coursework with real-world experiences such as internships, studying abroad, student organizations, conversation groups, and personalized learning.  
• Launch a career in Spanish with focused learning and practical experiences in teaching, translation, and interpretation.  
• Open doors to teaching Spanish in middle and high schools by pairing this program with an education certification.

Many career paths:

More than 57 million people in the United States speak Spanish, with more than 595 million worldwide speakers (Cervantes Institute). Here’s where Hartwick alumni are putting their Spanish studies to work:

• U.S. Department of Justice
• Brown University
• Boston Children’s Hospital
• MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
• University of Iowa

What students will learn:

• Study the rich cultural heritage of the Spanish language and the countries where it is spoken.  
• Explore the Spanish-speaking world through J Term and study abroad opportunities around the globe.  
• Practice speaking, reading, and listening skills through club activities and conversation tables.  
• Earn a Global Seal of Biliteracy, a globally recognized credential that demonstrates language proficiency level to future employers and academic institutions.