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Spanish

Learn the second-most widely spoken language in the world and open numerous career opportunities in the U.S. and globally. LVC's Spanish major will prepare you to engage multiculturally in your career and in your community.

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The Spanish major at LVC lets you immerse yourself in the Spanish language and culture via short-term summer study abroad programs, international service trips to Spanish-speaking countries, and volunteer work with the local Hispanic community.

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Study Abroad Opportunities

Summer in Costa Rica

The summer study program in Costa Rica allows students to complete six Spanish credits (SPA 102; 201/202; 300), while exploring three different cities.

Semester in Spain

This fall or spring semester program offers students the opportunity to participate in a total-immersion cultural experience in beautiful Valencia.

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20%
job growth for interpreters and translators, 2021–31 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
2nd
most spoken first language in the world
1 million+
Spanish speakers in Pennsylvania, 2020 (U.S. Census)
Career Opportunities
  • ESL Instructor
  • Global Sales Representative
  • Health Administrator
  • Teacher
  • Translator
  • Travel Agent / Tour Guide

In Their Words

Accomplishment
I was overwhelmed by how caring the LVC community is. I truly believe that this community directly contributes to the success of its students and is invaluable to cultivating a society of individuals who are inspired to accomplish great things outside the classroom.
Julia Resele ’22, Fulbright Scholar, Life Skills Teacher, Northern Lebanon Elementary School
Language & Culture
Being a part of the language department was my favorite part of my LVC experience. Studying language is more than learning to speak, it also entails learning about the culture. Those things are best learned outside of the classroom!
Madeline McHale ’13, Lead Physical Therapist, Surgical Institute of Reading
Opportunity
I knew I wanted to do something within the healthcare field and being able to use my Spanish skills in a rewarding environment like Penn State Health is more of an opportunity than I could have imagined when I first began college.
Karla Bingaman ’18, Global Studies and Spanish Double Major
I was overwhelmed by how caring the LVC community is. I truly believe that this community directly contributes to the success of its students and is invaluable to cultivating a society of individuals who are inspired to accomplish great things outside the classroom.
Julia Resele ’22, Fulbright Scholar, Life Skills Teacher, Northern Lebanon Elementary School
Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Carmen García Armero
Carmen García Armero

Chair of Languages

Professor of Spanish

cgarcia@lvc.edu

717-867-6251

Humanities 303-A
Dr. Ivette Guzmán Zavala
Ivette Guzmán Zavala

Professor of Spanish

guzman@lvc.edu

717-867-6254

Humanities 310-C
Dr. Gabriela McEvoy
Gabriela McEvoy

Chair of Languages

Professor of Spanish

mcevoy@lvc.edu

717-867-6253

Humanities 301-B
Dr. Kathleen Tacelosky
Kathleen Tacelosky

Professor of Spanish

tacelosk@lvc.edu

717-867-6255

Humanities 310-B

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