Spanish

Overview

Spanish Fundamentals

The comprehensive curriculum of the Spanish program of The University of Akron covers: 

• composition

• conversation

• literature

• grammar

• civilization

• culture

• customs

Professional Preparation

With a background in the humanities, graduates can think creatively, communicate effectively and work with diverse populations, preparing them to enter graduate school for careers in:

• architecture

• education

• journalism

• business

• law

• medicine

Our Faculty

• are innovative and interactive

• well-traveled

Real-world Experience

Studying abroad is an excellent way to develop academic and professional skills that will enable you to gain a competitive edge in today’s job market. While abroad, you will develop critical thinking, decision-making and language skills, and increase inter-cultural, political and economic understanding.

One of our most popular trips is our summer study abroad program in either Spain or Latin America. Students  spend four to five weeks immersed in the Spanish language and Hispanic culture.

Our students also gain practical professional experience through UA's optional cooperative education program. Through co-op, you’ll alternate semesters of work and school while earning a competitive salary.

Degrees and Preparation

A degree in Spanish paves the way to many careers. Increasingly, there is a need for persons with foreign language skills in fields such as:

• health care

• journalism

• broadcasting

• tourism

• law enforcement

• social work

Career Outlook

As more organizations establish themselves abroad, modern language graduates help manage everything from personnel matters to import-export contracts.

The global marketplace also translates to jobs in the media, high-technology, travel industries and more.

Modern language graduates with a background in scientific and technological areas fare especially well in the job market.