In today’s globalizing world, the study of a second language is crucial. Prepare to take your place in the global and multicultural marketplace by gaining a strong, practical foundation in the Spanish language, and in the literature and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.
You’ll hone your oral and written skills through close faculty advising and engagement, immersive study abroad experiences and access to our Foreign Language Media Center.
Rider is where your future begins. First-year students are defined as recent high school graduates who are attending college for the first time. There are so many opportunities ahead. Take the first step towards your tomorrow at Rider.
No matter where you began your journey, Rider has the resources you need to continue moving forward. At Rider, transfer students are defined as students who are under the age of 25 and have credits from another college or university.
Rider offers flexible pathways for adult learners aged 25 or over, including veterans and active duty military personnel, that allow you to earn your bachelor's degree or take courses for personal enrichment. Non-matriculated or visiting students should apply using the Continuing Education application.
Majoring in Spanish will open the door to a multitude of careers. The need for bilingual professionals exists in every field. Graduating with a foreign language degree in Spanish will open the door to a multitude of careers.
Our program encompasses a broad study in Spanish composition and translation, phonetics and conversation, and the cultures and literatures of the Spanish-speaking world.
*Source: leadingwithlanguages.org
43+
study abroad programs available at Rider
56%
of U.S. employers say their second language demand will increase in the next five years
85%
of U.S. employers report that Spanish is the most in-demand second language
The Spanish program has made me value, even more, my heritage, and my abilities to communicate with others in a language other than English.
Gain insight into the diverse, cultural world we live in through rich experiences that take your education beyond the classroom. Spanish majors enjoy immersive study abroad and co-curricular opportunities that supplement their learning and allow them to apply the concepts and theories learned in the academic setting to the real world.
Develop your basic skills in and beyond the classroom. Watch the video to learn more about SPA-102. An exciting travel course that allows students to improve their language skills while experiencing the world through the eyes of the other culture.
Learn more about financial aid, tuition and the various options we offer to make your college education affordable.
Professor, Department Chair
Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Fine Arts
escheiber [at] rider.edu
609-896-5124
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