BS Spanish at Pennsylvania State University

This major encourages students to prepare for careers in which fluency in Spanish can be combined with training in other academic disciplines. This option is designed to develop basic skills in Spanish (speaking, understanding, reading, writing) and to provide Spanish majors with concentration in a professional area where a command of Spanish can be particularly relevant and useful. Students are eligible to participate in the University's Education Abroad Programs.

Faculty: College of the Liberal Arts  |  Duration: minimum 120 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include The Science of Spanish: A Beginner's Guide to Hispanic Linguistics, Introduction to Literary & Cultural Studies en Español, Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making, Introductory Microeconomic Analysis and Policy, Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy, International Economics.

Career pathways

A Bachelor of Science in Spanish will prepare you to shape the career your want, combining strong Spanish skills with a depth of knowledge in another discipline. Whether choosing the Business or Applied Option, majors will find careers in medicine, law, government, education, sociology, psychology, agriculture, international relations, politics, or business, especially those companies with a strong international presence or those whose market includes the US Hispanic Community.

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