welcome to hartwick spanish
You’re passionate about Spanish language and Hispanic culture. You want to teach, translate, interpret, or conduct business, healthcare or diplomatic relations around the world. Hartwick is just the place for you.
MANY CAREER PATHS
Fluency in Spanish language and a deep understanding of Hispanic cultural diversity is vital for any business, from healthcare to public relations, technology to law.
Add an Education Certification and teach at the middle or high school level, or add business, sociology, economics, or art courses to bolster your career opportunities.
Your Faculty Mentor will work alongside you to select courses tailored to your interests, your Career Coach will guide you towards internships and work experiences that will let you put the classroom into practice, and your Alumni Mentor will share their personalized tips for workplace success.
EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITIES
The best way to learn Spanish is to immerse yourself in the many cultures that speak the language. J Term experiences and study abroad opportunities can take you to Spain, Argentina, Bolivia and Costa Rica. You could even receive an Emerson Scholarship to intern abroad!
On campus, connect with students and faculty through our clubs, weekly game and conversation tables, or spend an evening watching Spanish-language films.
AN EDUCATION BUILT FOR YOU
From the start of your time at Hartwick, you’ll be surrounded by people who want you to succeed. You’ll be encouraged to explore your interests and delve deep into what excites you.
And as a Spanish major, you’ll also earn the Global Seal of Biliteracy, a globally recognized credential that lets future employers and academic institutions know your level of language proficiency. It all goes on your digital resume, which shows employers that you are well-prepared for the workplace.
WHERE WILL A HARTWICK SPANISH DEGREE TAKE YOU?
Like William Eger ‘19, now a Ph.D. student in Interdisciplinary Research on Substance Use at the University of California, San Diego. He combined his Spanish language major with Public Health, and worked as a post-graduate research associate at Yale University School of Medicine, where he focused on Global Health.
Like Kalindi Naslund ‘15 got an Education Certification along with her BA in Spanish at Hartwick. A John Christopher Hartwick scholar and student athlete, she now helps other students experience the world as the Study Abroad Outreach & Systems Coordinator at Brown University.
Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree Program.
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