Communicate globally.
As the globe becomes more interconnected, the need to communicate across languages and cultures becomes more vital. Employees who are fluent in multiple languages play a critical role in almost any global industry, government or aid organization.
Why study languages?
- Open a variety of career options in both domestic and international business.
- Serve all over the world for government service or nonprofit aid organizations.
- Expand your worldview by learning to analyze and process ideas from the perspective of other cultures.
Majors and minors.
º£½ÇÉçÇø offers the foreign language studies program in conjunction with Adventist Colleges Abroad. Foreign Language Studies is only available as a second major or a minor, and it can be added to complement studies in any other program. Emphases are available in the following languages through Adventist Colleges Abroad:
- Arabic
- French
- German
- Italian
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Your career options
Adult and Secondary Education
Instruct adults in fundamental skills, such as reading and speaking english. Help students earn their high school equivalency credential.
Job outlook
9% growth (average)
Median pay
$59,000
Interpreter and Translator
Convert information from one language into another language. Interpreters work in spoken or sign language; translators work in written language.
Job outlook
4% growth (average)
Median pay
$54,000
Human Resource Specialist
Recruit, screen, interview, and place workers; handle other human resources work, such as those related to employee relations, compensation and benefits, and training.
Job outlook
6% growth (average)
Median pay
$64,000