Minor in Spanish

On this page:

• Why Choose Spanish?
• Careers
• Real-World Experience
• Success Stories
• Academics and Curriculum
• Admission
• Faculty

Why Choose Spanish?

Studying one of the modern languages at Wright State will help you improve your ability to read, write, and speak in another language, study how that language is used in a social context, and become a more enlightened citizen. You will also learn about the history, politics, culture, media, and literature of your chosen country and study their economic and educational systems.

New technologies have increased global opportunities, and studying a modern language prepares you to work with people all over the world. Government and non-governmental agencies have discovered a critical need for college graduates with foreign language skills.

If the idea of studying abroad excites you, no other degree field offers as many opportunities for you to immerse yourself in a different culture while improving your language skills.

You could be close to a Spanish Minor already:

• Have you taken Spanish 2020 through CCP? You're only 4 classes away from a Minor in Spanish.
• Did you score a 4 or 5 on the Spanish or Literature AP exams? You're only 4 classes away from a Minor in Spanish.

Careers

Knowledge of a foreign language can prove quite valuable when seeking employment in a global economy. Your awareness of foreign cultures and language and communication skills could be an asset to any business—especially one that trades internationally. Some possible career options for those with a modern language degree include:

• Broadcast journalist
• Business (finance, marketing, advertising, sales)
• Concierge
• Detective
• Diplomat
• Event management
• International aid/development worker
• Interpreter
• Logistics and distribution
• Public relations
• Subtitles and voice-overs
• Teacher
• Tour manager
• Translator

View the Spanish program profile for sample occupations, average salary, and employment projections

Real-World Experience

Wright State has many opportunities for earning credits while living or traveling abroad. Consult the modern languages website's study abroad page, the University Center for International Education (UCIE) Study Abroad website or faculty in the relevant language for study abroad opportunities.

You may also gain valuable service experience by serving as an officer of the Spanish Club. You will plan, advertise, and direct club events and activities with the help of an advisor.

Success Stories

Boonshoft Scholars scholarship recipient committed to serving others

Julia Hitchcock, who graduated with a degree in biology from Wright State in 2017, is the recipient of the four-year Boonshoft Scholars scholarship.

More Success Stories

Academics and Curriculum

View Minor in Spanish program information and requirements in the Academic Catalog.

Minor in Spanish requirements check sheet (PDF)

Spanish course descriptions

Admission

If you are a current student go to the WINGS Express Major/Minor change request form or talk to your advisor about adding a minor.

Faculty

Dorothy Alvarez, M.B.A., M.A.

Department:

Sch of Social Sci's & Int'l Studies

Title:

Senior Lecturer, Spanish

Address:

Allyn Hall 337, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Phone:

937-775-2942

Email:

dorothy.alvarez@wright.edu

Michelle A. Cipriano, M.A.

Department:

Sch of Social Sci's & Int'l Studies

Title:

Senior Lecturer, Spanish

Address:

Allyn Hall 331, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Phone:

937-775-2942

Email:

michelle.cipriano@wright.edu

Melissa Doran, Ph.D.

Department:

Sch of Social Sci's & Int'l Studies

Title:

Associate Professor, Spanish

Address:

Allyn Hall 330, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Phone:

937-775-2942

Email:

melissa.doran@wright.edu

Ksenia Bonch Reeves, Ph.D.

Department:

Sch of Social Sci's & Int'l Studies

Title:

Professor, Spanish; Associate Chair, SoSSIS

Address:

Allyn Hall 371, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Phone:

937-775-3343

Email:

xenia.bonch@wright.edu

Damaris Serrano, Ph.D.

Department:

Sch of Social Sci's & Int'l Studies

Title:

Professor, Spanish

Address:

Allyn Hall 346, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Phone:

937-775-2888

Email:

damaris.serrano@wright.edu