DSPAN-BA - Applied Spanish, BA

The Applied Spanish major is designed to meet FOS compliance. The Applied Spanish major, with its emphasis on language usage in the workplace and in society, provides students with a competitive edge in job markets comprised of high percentages of Spanish-speaking populations such as the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Spanish B.A. students can combine their studies with other disciplines to prepare them for twenty-first century career opportunities as they acquire highly marketable skills such as translation, cultural competency, and adaptability to different environments, to name a few. This major prepares students with oral language and literacy skills enabling fluid communication with native speakers within social and professional contexts. Coursework offers opportunities to gain experiential learning through internships, practicum, and service learning. Additionally, students are introduced to Hispanic cultures, literature, the arts, and contemporary sociocultural issues facing Spanish-speaking peoples in the United States and abroad. This well-rounded curriculum gives students a unique edge and also prepares students to enter graduate studies in preparation for teaching, public leadership, social sciences, legal and business careers.

Program Coordinator: Dr. Mara Vaughn, Phone: 972-338-1330, Email: Mara.Vaughn@untdallas.edu