Spanish
Develop a greater understanding of culture and language in the global community with a degree in Spanish.
Develop a greater understanding of culture and language in the global community with a degree in Spanish.
At Park University, our Bachelor of Arts in Spanish degree program is designed to assist students in acquiring the Spanish language as a tool of communication in the local, national and global communities. Whether you are pursuing professional-oriented or academic goals, a Spanish degree can provide you with the knowledge and skills needed in many different areas of life.
The Bachelor of Arts in Spanish is open to students attending our Parkville, Missouri, campus. It requires a minimum of 122 credit hours overall, with the Spanish major itself requiring 42 hours.
The Spanish minor is available to all students no matter location.
Chair, Department of English & Modern Languages
Associate Professor of English
stacey.kikendall@park.edu
Program Coordinator - Modern Languages
Professor of Modern Languages
silvia.byer@park.edu
Park University’s Spanish major prepares student to find employment in virtually all professions in local, national and international settings. The following are examples of the many careers available to Spanish majors as bilingual employees or translators/interpreters in:
Park University’s Bachelor of Arts in Spanish degree program provides a well-rounded approach to the study of language. Along with the study of the Spanish language itself, the study of the Hispanic and indigenous cultures is an integral part of the program. This program emphasizes cultural studies and the development of skills for communication in the present-day world. The study of literature will serve as a vehicle to a better understanding of the language and culture.
At Park University, we aim to help our students explore diverse cultures through the study of literature and through the development of a skillful use of languages spoken throughout the global community. These fundamental skills will help prepare you to pursue your academic and professional goals in many different fields.
Explore our opportunities for study abroad as well as scholarship opportunities.