Undergraduate Programs

Do más with a Major or a Minor in Spanish or Portuguese and Brazilian Studies

All students at CofC need to fulfill the fourth semester of a language such as SPAN 202. This class is also the starting point for our major and minor!

Students in our SHLD program celebrating the end of the school year.

Spanish Major

On its own, or in combination with complementary double majors or minors, a degree in Spanish gives you a  foundation for success and advancement in any number of careers or in graduate and professional schools. See below for how easy it is to double major!

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Spanish Teacher Education (Grades PK-12) Major

You've always wanted to be a teacher and you have a passion and a gift for Spanish. We have your major. With Spanish Teacher Education, you'll gain an understanding of educational theory, learn to create engaging and effective learning environments and be prepared to be licensed as a Spanish teacher.

• View Curriculum: Spanish, Teacher Education Program (Grades PK-12), B.A.

Spanish Minor

One of the most popular minors on campus, you will enhance your ability to speak Spanish.

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Business Language Minor in Spanish

From business negotiations to cross-cultural collaborations, the business language minor in Spanish equips you with a versatile skill set, opening doors to diverse career paths.

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Portuguese and Brazilian Studies Minor

In addition to providing an array of unique educational opportunities, you'll gain cross-cultural awareness, expand your horizons and build connections in an increasingly globalized market.

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Linguistics Studies Minor

Decipher the workings of human expression and the minute details that shape our interactions. With a focus on analytical thinking and problem-solving, you'll develop skills that are applicable across careers, from technology to education and any field requiring effective communication.

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What does a double major look like?

Business más Spanish 

Cultural competence isn’t a “soft skill” when $2 billion is at stake – that’s the amount of money estimated to be lost every year by American businesses due to language and cultural misunderstandings.

Communication más Spanish 

Are you planning on a career in marketing, public relations, or journalism? Depending on your region, you could be engaging with a growing demographic that comes from over 30 different Spanish speaking customs. A major in Spanish where you learn dialectical and cultural differences could mean más reach, más clients, and más success.

Biology más Spanish 

Research proves that when nurses, doctors, and all clinicians can speak to their patient’s native language, it results in improved health outcomes, including satisfaction with care. Even knowing a little bit of Spanish can help. A study from 2021 says that 74% of hospital interactions that weren’t in English, were in Spanish.

Psychology más Spanish

Not only does learning Spanish help you to connect with a growing population, but the American Psychological Association reports that “when psychologists begin to learn a new language, it can sensitize them to the struggle their patients go through as they assimilate.” 6 Even knowing a little bit can help deepen the connection between doctor and patient. And if you’re more into the science of the brain than becoming a therapist, you should know that learning a language changes your brain and has cognitive benefits that keep our brain healthy as we age!

Education más Spanish

Learning Spanish to teach Spanish is essential, but with the Hispanic population growing every year, having a base in the language that 1 in 5 of your student’s families speak is an important skill!