Applied Learning Opportunities<\/h2>\n
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- Internships:<\/strong> Get real-world experience by working in a professional setting connected to your career goals. Spanish-speaking students can pursue internships with bilingual workplaces, international companies, healthcare providers, legal offices, or community organizations that serve Spanish-speaking populations\u2014making you especially competitive in diverse job markets.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Practicums:<\/strong> Hone your skills in structured field placements, such as classrooms or community organizations, which are often required for professional certification. Spanish proficiency is especially valuable in education, social work, counseling, and healthcare settings where you can support Spanish-speaking clients, students, and families.
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- Student Employment & Leadership at EWU:<\/strong> Gain skills, connections, and confidence through on-campus jobs and leadership roles in student government, departments, athletics, or clubs. Bilingual students can serve as cultural ambassadors, peer mentors, or support staff for multicultural programs.
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- Study Abroad:<\/strong> Travel, learn, and experience new cultures while earning credit and developing communication skills that help you thrive anywhere. Studying in Spanish-speaking countries strengthens language fluency and cultural competence\u2014these are key assets for many careers. EWU offers a faculty-lead program in Salamanca, Spain, every summer.
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- Undergraduate Research:<\/strong> Collaborate with professors on real-world research projects where you ask questions, solve problems, and present what you discover. Spanish skills can open opportunities to conduct research with Spanish-speaking communities, analyze cross-cultural data, or contribute to global research initiatives.
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- Volunteerism:<\/strong> Give back to your community while gaining experience, building connections, and applying classroom knowledge to make an impact. Spanish-speaking volunteers are in high demand at hospitals, schools, legal aid clinics, and nonprofit organizations, where they help bridge language gaps and improve access to essential services.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","no_wrapper":false,"component_options_toggle":true,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"Applied Learning Opportunities","identifier":"appliedlearning","navigable":true}},{"acf_fc_layout":"catalog-courses","module_background_color":"off-white","title":"Sample Courses","courses":[{"course_number":"SPAN 321"},{"course_number":"SPAN 460"},{"course_number":"SPAN 474"},{"course_number":"SPAN 479"}],"component_options_toggle":false,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"","identifier":"","navigable":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion-with-notes","module_background_color":"white","accordion_position":"bottom","title":"Career Possibilities","notes":"
As a Spanish Education major, you won’t just achieve fluency\u2014you’ll learn how to teach the language in engaging and inspiring ways. Throughout your studies, you’ll also explore Spanish-speaking cultures and discover how to connect with people from diverse backgrounds.<\/p>\n
You’ll gain real classroom experience, delve into effective teaching methods, and develop the cultural knowledge necessary to make your lessons impactful.<\/p>\n
In addition to teaching, you’ll be prepared to create bilingual programs, support language learning in your community, and lead global initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n
Explore careers in Spanish Education:<\/p>\n
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- Spanish Language Pedagogy Specialist<\/span><\/li>\n
- Museum Program Coordinator\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Workplace Diversity Educator<\/span><\/li>\n
- Exchange Program Coordinator<\/span><\/li>\n
- Bilingual Content Writer<\/span><\/li>\n
- Bilingual Program Analyst<\/span><\/li>\n
- Nonprofit Program Coordinator\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Dual Language Program Administrator<\/span><\/li>\n
- Interpreter\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Dual Language Immersion Instructor<\/span><\/li>\n
- Practicums:<\/strong> Hone your skills in structured field placements, such as classrooms or community organizations, which are often required for professional certification. Spanish proficiency is especially valuable in education, social work, counseling, and healthcare settings where you can support Spanish-speaking clients, students, and families.