Spanish(B.A) Hartwick College
About this Program
Level: Spanish(B.A)
Discpline: Spanish and Portuguese Language and Literature
Length: 8 semesters
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Program Description
The faculty in the Spanish program work closely with students, helping them find internships locally, regionally, and abroad in areas that connect with their various majors and or minors. Spanish majors and minors at Hartwick participate in January Term study abroad programs, which offer students opportunities to reinforce and expand previous learning in places like Argentina, Spain, Mexico, Peru, and the Dominican Republic.Hartwick is the first college or university in New York State to offer a Peace Corps Preparatory Program. The program prepares students for meaningful and successful international careers in global healthcare, business, and education. Students who complete the Peace Corps Prep Program are 70% more likely to be selected to serve in the Peace Corps.The United States is the fourth largest Spanish-speaking country in the world. Knowledge of the Spanish language and Hispanic cultural diversity is vital for business, both foreign and domestic, in fields such as healthcare, social services, international relations, politics, government, education, travel, among others.