BUILDING BRIDGES THROUGH LANGUAGE
The Spanish major at Morningside allows you to gain a mastery of the language and a broader understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures. You will be prepared for graduate school or a career in government, business, education, or a variety of other fields. A transformative experience that intentionally and consistently supports the student in drawing connections between the university-level study of Spanish and the student’s career interests upon graduation.
Degrees
Spanish (B.A.)
Major
Spanish Teaching (B.S.)
Major
Spanish
Minor
Spanish Teaching
Minor
Why Study Spanish?
Morningside University’s Spanish program helps students develop language proficiency and intercultural communication skills through immersive learning experiences. Students build confidence speaking Spanish while exploring Hispanic cultures and engaging with local communities.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Conversation-focused language learning
- Opportunities to engage with local Spanish-speaking communities
- Coursework exploring language, culture, and media
- Personalized faculty mentorship and small class sizes
EXPERIENCE LEARNING BY DOING
Internships
Opportunities exist for students to take on internships both on- and off-campus in a variety of businesses and nonprofits throughout Siouxland and the world. Select from a variety of internships or create your own in our ethnically diverse community. Work with service agencies and organizations, international businesses, churches, medical facilities, or law firms.
Study Abroad
Our program offers opportunities to study in Spain, Mexico, Argentina, and Cuba. There are options for both semester-long and summer study abroad, and even healthcare-related and internship-based programs. Most of these programs include home stays. Students experience cultural exchanges and engage with the art, religious practices, historical sites, and current events of their host country. Many of our students study abroad during their time at Morningside. The Spanish Program has a formal affiliation with Spanish Studies Abroad, which provides financial savings for our students. Occasionally, a May Term course is offered in a Spanish-speaking country as well.
Research & Active Learning
In addition to taking classes in locations throughout the globe, students may also choose to volunteer or conduct research to develop a deeper understanding of the Spanish language or other cultures.
What Can I Do With This Degree?
A Spanish degree prepares you to communicate across cultures and use your language skills in a wide variety of professional settings. Graduates can pursue careers in business, education, healthcare, community services, communications, government, and international organizations. Morningside specifically positions the program as preparation for careers in government, business, education and other fields. Potential careers include:
- Business Manager or Banking Professional
- Spanish or ESL Teacher
- Public Health Specialist
- Bilingual Community Liaison
- Marketing or Public Relations Specialist
- Cultural Programs Coordinator
- Bilingual Case Manager
- International Relations Specialist
Morningside Spanish graduates use their language and intercultural communication skills across education, business, nonprofit and community organizations. The program also provides experience with service agencies, businesses, medical facilities and other organizations throughout Siouxland.
- Sioux City Community School District
- Lutheran Services in Iowa
- Enterprise
- Northwest Bank
- Sioux City Public Museum
Build your Spanish language skills while learning to communicate effectively across cultures and in professional settings. Through courses in language, Latino and Latin American cultures, film and professional communication, you’ll strengthen your speaking, writing and intercultural skills and put what you learn into practice through a Spanish internship.
WHY STUDY AT MORNINGSIDE?
13:1
student/faculty ratio so you’re assured a quality education focused on you
99%
employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
65+
majors & pre-professional programs available
Related Majors & Minors
Still looking for the right fit? Check out some additional program options that we think might interest you or are often paired with this program. You can also view the programs page to keep exploring your options.
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