The Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Translation and Interpreting provides foundational academic and professional preparation in Spanish-English and English-Spanish translation and interpreting. Through experiential learning in language classes, as well as in more advanced courses in medical, business, technical, scientific, legal, and community translation and interpreting, students are trained to be multilingual and intercultural. In addition to linguistic and cultural competence, students gain valuable skills in critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving. During enrollment in the program, students have the opportunity to gain professional experience at non-profit organizations through service learning. The substantive program provides students multiple career prospects in the language-services industry or in other professional areas requiring advanced use and translation and interpreting of Spanish such as health, business, education, advertising, criminal justice, media communication, and social services.