Mapping your Spanish: Iberian & Latin American Cultural Studies Major
Your Hood experience is about so much more than just your Spanish: Iberian and Latin American Cultural Studies Major.
The Student Success Center, the Center for Career Development & Experiential Learning, and the Office of the Registrar have teamed up to show you where a spanish: iberian and latin american cultural studies major can take you. They will help you cultivate, engage and prepare during your time at Hood so that you are career ready for your journey beyond Hood.
Additionally, these maps will serve as milestones and guideposts when you meet with your academic adviser.
Contact
| Student Success 301-696-3860 | Registrar 301-696-3620 | Center for Career Development & Experiential Education |
| College Catalog | Department of Global Languages & Cultures | Spanish: Iberian and Latin American Cultural Studies(B.A.) |
Year One
Fall Semester | Credits |
SPAN 203 Spanish Convers. and Comp.* | 3 |
FYS 101 First Year Seminar | 3 |
Core-Quantitative Literacy | 4 |
Core- English Composition | 4 |
Core- Historical Analysis | 3 |
| 16 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
Span 204 or 208 | 3 |
Core- Philosophical Inquiry | 3 |
Core- Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |
Core- Social & Behavioral Analysis | 3 |
Core- Scientific Thought, non-lab | 3 |
Core- Health & Wellness/PE | 1 |
| 16 |
Year Two
Fall Semester | Credits |
SPAN 207 Cult Persp on Spanish Lit. ** | 3 |
Latin Am. Cult. Stud. (SPAN 215, 220, 240) | 3 |
Core- Scientific Thought, lab | 4 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 16 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
Latin Am. Cult. Stud. (SPAN 215, 220, 240) | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Core- Health & Wellness/PE | 1 |
| 16 |
Year Three
Fall Semester | Credits |
SPAN 300/400 level elective | 3 |
SPAN 300/400 level elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 15 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
SPAN 315 Advanced Composition | 3 |
SPAN 300/400 level elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 15 |
Year Four
Fall Semester | Credits |
SPAN 300/400 level elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 15 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 15 |
Total Credits = 124
*Students entering Hood without prior SPAN college coursework will be required to complete a language placement test and may be required to enroll in introductory- or intermediate-level coursework during the first year. Students who transfer to Hood during the junior year must be qualified to enroll in courses at the 200 level or above.
**SPAN 207 also meets Core requirements for Global Perspectives and Literary Analysis
Learning, Self-Exploration, and Academic Excellence
The Hood College Center for Career Development and Experiential Education is here to support you through your four-year educational journey. Whether you are headed toward additional educational pursuits after graduation or on to the exciting world of work, we recommend that you investigate all your opportunities through three distinct types of exploration. These include Cultivating knowledge of your major and occupations related to your studies, Engaging in activities that give you hands-on experience, and taking practical steps toward Preparing for life after college. Below are three tables that will help you understand these areas and associated activities. Want to know more? Meet with a counselor in the Career Center. Email careers@hood.edu to make an appointment.
Cultivate
Explore your Major and Related Occupations
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
Explore various occupations and career paths related to the major through the Hood College website. Explore the backgrounds of faculty and learn about course offerings. | Visit with a counselor in the Career Center to update your resume and consider locations for a Spanish studies related internship. | Update your resume to include classes from the previous year and any experiences, either Spanish studies or employment related. | Update your resume to include classes from the previous year and any experiences, either accounting or employment related. Be sure to include your research skills. |
Visit the What Can I Do With the Major?, and the CareerOneStop websites. | Explore club and engagement opportunities such as the Latin X Student Union. | Meet with staff in Career Services to identify potential internships, consider competitive national experiences. | If you have not already completed an internship, enroll in one, or complete a second internship experience, to gain additional work experience and/or college credit. |
Take the Focus 2 Career Assessment to learn more about additional areas of career interest. | If eligible, investigate federal work study positions in a department of career related interest. |
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Meet with Career Center staff to begin developing a resume. |
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Engage
Locally and Globally
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
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Explore club and engagement opportunities such as the Latin X Student Union. | Participate in Career Center workshops on interviewing for success and creating a LinkedIn page. | Attend Chamber of Commerce industry related events. Speak with a Career Center counselor to learn more about these. | Attend the annual Business Etiquette Dinner. |
| Conduct informational interviews with Hood College alumni working in the Spanish and Cultural Studies fields. | Update your LinkedIn page to reflect new experiences and coursework. | Conduct informational interviews with Hood College alumni working in the Spanish and Cultural Studies fields. |
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| Shadow professionals or alumni who work in the field. |
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| Conduct informational interviews with Hood College alumni working in the Spanish and Cultural Studies fields. |
Prepare
For Post-Graduation Success
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
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Attend the Fall and Spring Community Engagement Fairs to learn more about local organizations related to the Latin American community. | Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries. | Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair and/or STEM Career Expo to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries who may need interns. | Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries who may be recruiting accounting new hires. |
| Regularly check the Handshake events page to see employers providing information sessions on campus. | Attend Career Center workshops on interviewing for success and how to conduct a job search. | Attend conferences of professional associations. |
| If considering part-time employment, work with the Career Center and consult faculty to learn about opportunities within the job field. | Select part-time jobs and internships in your field of interest. |
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| Consider taking an exploratory micro-internship in your field of interest. | Attend conferences of professional associations. |
- Utilize resources at the Library and Learning Commons
- Meet regularly with your academic adviser
- Work with tutors at the Writing Center
- Complete the FAFSA and apply for scholarships
Learn more about careers in Spanish & Cultural Studies: https://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major/latin-american-studies/
- Higher education:
- Teaching
- Research
- Student affairs administration (e.g., international student services, study abroad, multicultural programming)
- Student support services
- Information/Library science
- Primary and secondary education
- Language services
- Private tutoring
- Interpreting
- Translating
- Community education:
- Literacy
- English as a second language
- GED preparation
- Universities and colleges
- International schools
- Overseas dependent schools
Explore more career opportunities in Spanish & Cultural Studies: https://www.onetonline.org/
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