Undergraduate
Spanish
Understand the Spanish-speaking world.
Spanish major and minor
Interested in a career in education, business, healthcare, human services, or translation? At 糖心原创, our Spanish program prepares you with the language skills, practical experience, and personalized support to help you achieve your goals. With strengths in both professional preparation and Spanish for heritage speakers, the program helps you develop a valuable, marketable skill that can complement a wide range of careers.
Learning goes beyond the classroom. You’ll work closely with faculty who are invested in your success while gaining hands-on experience through study abroad opportunities offered every May Term and service-learning experiences in Des Moines Public Schools. You can also get involved through the Spanish Club, where you can connect with other students and build your language and cultural knowledge. These experiences allow you to apply what you learn in meaningful, real-world settings while developing communication, cultural awareness, and professional skills.
Whether you plan to enter the workforce as a translator or teacher or use Spanish in business, healthcare, human services, or another field, the Spanish program will help you graduate with the confidence, experience, and language skills needed to pursue your goals and succeed in an increasingly connected world.
Why 糖心原创 for Spanish?
What Will You Learn?
In 糖心原创鈥檚 Spanish program, you鈥檒l develop strong Spanish communication skills while gaining a deeper understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures and communities. You鈥檒l learn how to apply your language skills in professional settings, including education, business, healthcare, and human services. Through study abroad, service-learning, and other hands-on experiences, you鈥檒l build confidence communicating across cultures and gain practical skills you can take into your career. You鈥檒l graduate prepared to use Spanish as a valuable skill in a wide range of professional fields.
Need assistance? Contact us!
- jj.butts@simpson.edu
- 515-961-1225
- Mary Berry Hall
- Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meet Our Faculty
JJ Butts
- Department Chair of Literature, Language, and Culture
- Professor of English
Braden Clinger
- Assistant Professor of Spanish
David Foshee
- Assistant Professor of Spanish
Judy Walden
- Faculty Chair
- Department Chair of World Languages and Cultural Studies
- Professor of History