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.
Union College 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 highschool 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
20% growth (much faster than average)
Median pay
$49,000
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
8% growth (average)
Median pay
$62,000