Spanish
Being bilingual takes you places.Being a good communicator is so important. When you're a good communicator in two languages, that’s even better. UIndy’s Spanish program combines technical and grammatical study with an in-depth examination of culture and literature. In addition to our top-notch faculty and study abroad opportunities, your education will also be enhanced by our internationally diverse student population—students representing more than 60 nations are represented at UIndy. With this degree, you'll take a talent for a second language to a new, marketable level that can change your life.
Advantages
- Small student-to-faculty ratio provides individual attention
- Opportunities to participate in international travel and study courses as well as internship and service-learning experiences
- Location just 10 minutes from downtown Indianapolis provides access to outstanding cultural, entertainment, and internship opportunities
Format & Requirements
A minimum of 34 credit hours are required to complete the program, excluding the four hours of SPAN 101.
*A grade of C- (1.7 on a 4.0 scale) or higher is required in all courses applying toward the Spanish Language and Culture major. If you are pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Degree, this will require a minimum of 120 credit hours.
Potential Careers
- Teacher
- Interpreter (medical, legal, etc.)
- Translator
- Intercultural management
- Government professions
- Diplomat
- Journalist
- International businessperson
Phrase Academic Edition
This department has been granted free access to the Phrase Academic Edition, an academic program designed for universities with translation courses.
Curriculum Guides
These curriculum guides outline the different classes you will need to take as a Spanish major. The general education guide provides a list of all the classes you need in order to fulfill UIndy’s general education requirements. The Spanish guides list the classes you'll need to take to fulfill your major’s an minor's requirements. Be sure to take a look at both guides in order to get a complete picture of what your classes will look like at UIndy.