World Languages

The Department of World Languages is dedicated to equipping both the general student and the language major linguistically, culturally, and intellectually to communicate effectively in and about languages and literatures other than English in a pluralistic American society and abroad.

A world languages student photo from a trip to Spain.

Program Offered

Spanish
Bachelor of Arts

  • Quick Facts

  • Level

    Undergraduate

  • Location

    La Sierra Campus, followed by a full academic year at Universidad Adventista del Plata (UAP) in Argentina or at Campus Adventista de Sagunto (ESDES) in Spain,except those who can give evidence of having completed secondary school studies in a Spanish-speaking country.

  • Duration

    Required at least 55 units, of which 51 units (42 upper division)must be in Spanish and 8 units must be in specified English and History cognate courses

  • Accreditation

    WASC

  • Curriculum Sheet

Description:

The major in Spanish is offered jointly through La Sierra University and the Adventist Colleges Abroad (ACA) schools in Argentina and Spain. Students intending to declare a major in Spanish must take the Spanish Placement Examination (WebCAPE) administered by the Office of Academic & Career Services (OACS). One academic year abroad is required for all majors, except those who can give evidence of having completed secondary school studies in a Spanish-speaking country. For accurate credit equivalencies from the ACA programs in Argentina or Spain for the major in Spanish, please contact the Department of World Languages.

 

ENGL206

Introduction to Literature 4
Choose Either:
HIST354 Colonial Latin America 4
HIST355 Modern Latin America 4
HIST430L Mexico 4

Spanish: Secondary Teaching
Bachelor of Arts

  • Quick Facts

  • Level

    Undergraduate

  • Location

    La Sierra Campus, followed by a full academic year at Universidad Adventista del Plata (UAP) in Argentina or at Campus Adventista de Sagunto (ESDES) in Spain,

  • Duration

    103 Units

  • Accreditation

    WASC

Description:

The emphasis in Secondary Teaching allows students to complete teaching credential coursework along with the major in Spanish. The program is offered in collaboration with La Sierra University’s School of Education, which provides the courses leading to the Secondary credential. Those courses must be completed in the recommended order, and students will need to apply with the School of Education for acceptance into the Teacher Education program.

NOTE: One academic year in ACA Spain or Argentina is required.

 

EDCI 204

Introduction to Teaching 4
EDCI 410 Classroom Management 4
EDCI 410L Classroom Management Lab 1
EDCI 413 Technology in Education 4
EDCI 416A Language & Literacy, Grades 9-12 4
EDCI 417C Culture, Society & Ethics K-12 4
EDCI 419 Reading in the Content Area 4
EDCI 419L Reading in the Content Area Lab 1
EDCI 429 Middle School Theory & Practice 4
EDCI 429L Middle School Theory & Practice Lab 1
EDCI 430 Secondary Theory & Practice 4
EDCI 430L Secondary Theory & Practice Lab 1
EDCI 464 Special Education in the General Classroom 4
EDCI 498 Introduction to Assessment 4
EDFO 305 Psychological Foundations of Education 4
EDCI 457 Student Teaching in the Secondary School 4

Spanish: International Studies
Bachelor of Arts

  • Quick Facts

  • Level

    Undergraduate

  • Location

    La Sierra Campus, followed by a full academic year at Universidad Adventista del Plata (UAP) in Argentina or at Campus Adventista de Sagunto (ESDES) in Spain.

  • Duration

    A minimum of 44 units on-location in Argentina or Spain, and 18 interdisciplinary academic units in English, at La Sierra University.

  • Accreditation

    WASC

Description:

The emphasis in “languages and cultures” offers the student the opportunity to complete coursework abroad for an extended period of time through immersion and on-location cultural exchange. The International Studies major is offered by the Department of World Languages at La Sierra University, in collaboration with the NAD through Adventist Colleges Abroad (ACA). Coursework must be completed as expressed, and students need to declare this major, ideally, prior to their departure to complete a full academic year at Universidad Adventista del Plata (UAP) in Argentina or at Campus Adventista de Sagunto (ESDES) in Spain.

 

NOTE: One academic year through ACA Argentina or Spain is required.

ENGL206

Introduction to Literature 4
Choose Either:
HIST354 Colonial Latin America 4
HIST355 Modern Latin America 4
HIST430L Mexico 4

French: International Studies
Bachelor of Arts

  • Quick Facts

  • Level

    Undergraduate

  • Location

    La Sierra Campus, followed by a full academic year at Campus Adventiste du Saleve in Colonges- France

  • Duration

    A minimum of 42 units on-location in France, and 18 interdisciplinary academic units in English, at La Sierra University.

  • Accreditation

    WASC

Description:

The emphasis in “languages and cultures” offers the student the opportunity to complete coursework abroad for an extended period of time through immersion and on-location cultural exchange. The International Studies major is offered by the Department of World Languages at La Sierra University, in collaboration with the NAD through Adventist Colleges Abroad (ACA). Coursework must be completed as expressed, and students need to declare this major, ideally, prior to their departure to complete a full academic year at Campus Adventiste du Saleve in Colonges- France.

 

NOTE: One academic year through ACA France is required.

ENGL206

Introduction to Literature 4
Choose Either:
HIST354 Colonial Latin America 4
HIST355 Modern Latin America 4
HIST430L Mexico 4

Italian: International Studies
Bachelor of Arts

  • Quick Facts

  • Level

    Undergraduate

  • Location

    La Sierra Campus, followed by a full academic year at Istituto Avventista Villa Aurora, in Florence-Italy

  • Duration

    A minimum of 43-44 units on-location in Italy, and 18 interdisciplinary academic units in English, at La Sierra University.

  • Accreditation

    WASC

Description:

The emphasis in “languages and cultures” offers the student the opportunity to complete coursework abroad for an extended period of time through immersion and on-location cultural exchange. The International Studies major is offered by the Department of World Languages at La Sierra University, in collaboration with the NAD through Adventist Colleges Abroad (ACA). Coursework must be completed as expressed, and students need to declare this major, ideally, prior to their departure to complete a full academic year at Istituto Avventista Villa Aurora, in Florence-Italy.

 

NOTE: One academic year through ACA Italy is required.

ENGL206

Introduction to Literature 4
Choose Either:
HIST354 Colonial Latin America 4
HIST355 Modern Latin America 4
HIST430L Mexico 4

French
minor

  • Quick Facts

  • Level

    minor

  • Location

    La Sierra Campus

  • Duration

    28 Units

  • Accreditation

    WASC

  • Curriculum Sheet

Description:

Earning a minor in French means studying abroad for a year! You will have the opportunity to live in France at Adventiste du Saleve as part of our Adventist Colleges Abroad year-long program. Students who study abroad experience new cultures, gain intangible skills, and learn a new language in the best way possible. 

German
minor

  • Quick Facts

  • Level

    minor

  • Location

    La Sierra Campus

  • Duration

    28 Units

  • Accreditation

    WASC

  • Curriculum Sheet

Description:

Earning a minor in German means studying abroad for a year! You will have the opportunity to live in either Austria (at Seminar Schloss Bogenhofen) or Germany (at Friedensau Adventist Univeristy) as part of our Adventist Colleges Abroad year-long program. Students who study abroad experience new cultures, gain intangible skills, and learn a new language in the best way possible. 

Italian
minor

  • Quick Facts

  • Level

    minor

  • Location

    La Sierra Campus

  • Duration

    28 Units

  • Accreditation

    WASC

  • Curriculum Sheet

Description:

Earning a minor in Italian means studying abroad for a year! You will have the opportunity to live in Italy at Instituto Avventista Villa Aurora as part of our Adventist Colleges Abroad year-long program. Students who study abroad experience new cultures, gain intangible skills, and learn a new language in the best way possible. 

Spanish
minor

  • Quick Facts

  • Level

    minor

  • Location

    La Sierra Campus

  • Duration

    28 Units

  • Accreditation

    WASC

  • Curriculum Sheet

Description:

The Spanish minor can be acquired on campus at La Sierra OR through the Adventist Colleges Abroad program. If you choose to go abroad, you will have the opportunity to live in either Spain (at Colegio Adventista de Sagunto) or Argentina (at Universidad Adventista del Plata). Students who study abroad experience new cultures, gain intangible skills, and learn a new language in the best way possible.

Career Outlook

 


4% Job Market Growth

$57,090 Median Salary

 

The median annual wage for interpreters and translators was $57,090 in May 2023. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $35,410, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $97,100.

In May 2023, the median annual wages for interpreters and translators in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:

  • Government $64,350
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services $59,070
  • Hospitals; state, local, and private $58,650
  • Educational services; state, local, and private $58,100

Program Stats

Our Alumni Work in these Occupations

  • High School Teachers
    2
  • Guidance, Career, and Academic Counselors
    2
  • Higher Education Administrators
    2
  • Higher Education Teachers
    2
  • Coaches and Scouts
    1
  • Elementary School Teachers
    1
  • Retail Sales Supervisors
    1

Our Alumni Work Here

  • San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health
    1
  • Vista Unified School District Inc
    1
  • Grade Potential Tutoring
    1
  • Pma Group Inc
    1
  • Accelerated Change, Incorporated
    1
  • La County
    1
  • National University
    1

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Listening & Reading Comprehension

  2. Oral & Written Proficiency

  3. Intra-/Inter-linguistic Competency

  4. Cultural Understanding

  5. Associations

  6. Extra-Curricular Use of Language

  7. Integration of Faith & Learning

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Partial information in this page was retrieved from Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Interpreters and Translators, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/interpreters-and-translators.htm (visited April 17, 2024).