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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.
Program Offered
Spanish
Bachelor of Arts
Quick Facts
Level
Undergraduate
Location
La Sierra Campus
Duration
55 Units
Accreditation
WASC
- Curriculum Sheet
Description:
The Spanish major is offered jointly through La Sierra University and the Adventist Colleges Abroad (ACA) schools in Argentina and Spain. Students wishing to declare the Spanish major must take the Spanish Placement Test administered by the Department of World Languages. The year abroad is required for all majors, except those who can give evidence of having completed secondary school studies in their native Spanish-speaking country.
| ENGL206 | Introduction to Literature | 4 | ||||||||||||
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Spanish: Secondary Teaching
Bachelor of Arts
Quick Facts
Level
Undergraduate
Location
La Sierra Campus
Duration
98 Units
Accreditation
WASC
- Curriculum Sheet
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.
| 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 |
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
29% Job Market Growth
$44,190 Median Salary
Employment of interpreters and translators is projected to grow 29 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. Employment growth reflects increasing globalization and a more diverse U.S. population, which is expected to require more interpreters and translators. The median annual wage for interpreters and translators was $44,190 in May 2015. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $23,160, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $78,520.
Program Stats
Our Alumni Work in these Occupations
- High School Teachers2
- Guidance, Career, and Academic Counselors2
- Higher Education Administrators2
- Higher Education Teachers2
- Coaches and Scouts1
- Elementary School Teachers1
- Retail Sales Supervisors1
Our Alumni Work Here
- San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health1
- Vista Unified School District Inc1
- Grade Potential Tutoring1
- Pma Group Inc1
- Accelerated Change, Incorporated1
- La County1
- National University1
Student Learning Outcomes
Listening & Reading Comprehension
Oral & Written Proficiency
Intra-/Inter-linguistic Competency
Cultural Understanding
Associations
Extra-Curricular Use of Language
Integration of Faith & Learning
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