Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Studies - Latin America

University of Minnesota Duluth's (UMD) Spanish Studies consists of two different sub-plans: Language and Culture Studies or Latin America.

Students interested in intensifying their study of Latin America are advised to consider the Latin America sub-plan. Students will apply their linguistic and interdisciplinary skills to a wide variety of local, regional, national, or international career choices. This sub-plan requires a study abroad or internship requirement, a requirement that gives students credit for an immersion in a Spanish-speaking community abroad or in a United States Latino community. If they choose a study abroad experience, students will cultivate the ability to articulate a keen understanding of the role of race, class, gender, sustainability, and human rights as they pertain to Spanish-speaking North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. If they select an internship, students will put their Spanish language skills to use and acquire direct experience in a local, state, or private entity.

Acquired Skills

• Students will gain proficiency in Spanish for many different contexts and registers.
• Students will learn about cultures and communities that speak Spanish.
• Students will fine-tune essential skills based on communication and connection.
• Students will gain knowledge about history and literary and filmic movements from Spain and Latin America.
• Students will have the opportunity to use Spanish in innovative and creative ways.
• Spanish will open doors for students in ways they might not imagine.

Career Possibilities

An undergraduate degree in Spanish at UMD prepares students for a variety of careers and/or graduate or professional programs because students have a second field of study. Students go on to careers in community organizations in the US and internationally, engineering, teaching, non-profit administration, human resources, the creative economy, law and government, marketing and business administration, health and sciences, and much more.