Foreign Languages and Literature (with a Concentration in Spanish)

Overview

The modern world holds many opportunities for professionals trained in a second language, from translating documents to interpreting in hospitals, courtrooms and businesses, or teaching either in the USA or abroad. With the power of language in your arsenal and the confidence that Foreign Languages and Literature (with a Concentration in Spanish) from Frostburg State University’s experiential curriculum inspires, you’ll be prepared to take on a world-savvy future!

• Gain fluency in Spanish, which the Index of Human Development ranks as the second most important language on Earth, behind English.
• Become an all-star educator by partnering with the College of Education to earn your Teaching Certificate.

Highlights

• Work with other FSU programs and prepare for a future in a specific field. The Foreign Languages & Literature program is constantly working to expand Language for the Professions courses to meet the needs and interests of students.
• Learn about surprising similarities and wonderful differences among cultures around the world.
• Accelerate your studies and start where you left off – FSU uses the WebCAPE placement exam to start you at a level that matches your language abilities. Find out more about the WebCAPE exam on their website.
• Travel to the farthest corners of the world with the Center for International Education, which offers access to hundreds of universities in over 40 countries. The CIE also coordinates unique partnerships with eight universities and brings students from all across the world to FSU.
• Join a student organization and find new friends! FSU’s foreign language clubs include the Latin American Student Organization, Amnesty International Student Chapter, French Club and Spanish Club.

• Go easy on your wallet. In addition to one of the lowest tuition rates around, Frostburg State offers several scholarships just for foreign language students.

Career

Professionals with fluency in more than one language can find work in almost any field, thanks to our increasingly connected world. Between 2012 and 2022, translators and interpreters in general are expected to see an explosive job growth of 46%, a reflection of the rising need for multilingual professionals. The best prospects await those educated in their field of choice and its specific terminology. In addition to new jobs in schools, hospitals, courtrooms and the military, language specialists will be needed to teach English as a second language to immigrants.