Daemen College’s undergraduate degrees in foreign language stress fluency and cultural appreciation and familiarity.The course work offered in culture, literature, composition and business-related language skills provides our graduates with an ability to go beyond selfexpression to a level of real understanding and communication with hundreds of millions of people who live and work in cultures and situations different from our own.

“In the 21st century, there will be two kinds of people: Those who think globally and Those who are looking for work.”   Foreign Language BA (French & Spanish) What Makes It Great • In Daemen’s small classes, you’ll get the one-on-one instruction you need to become fluent in French or Spanish. • Coursework stresses spoken language skills and cultural familiarity, giving your degree even more value in the market place. Additional Information • The Foreign Language curriculum is currently serving students who major/minor in foreign languages, seek adolescent education certification in languages other than English, and major/minor in such disciplines as psychology, the health professions, business, public relations, and social work. • In addition, the department also offers a variety of applied linguistics courses that will prepare students for graduate work and research. • The whole campus is served through its general education courses. Minors and More • Minors in French, Hispanic Studies, Spanish, International Studies and International Business. • Individualized study programs. • Provisional New York State teaching certification. Key Features • Ability to use language skills in hands-on, real-life assignments both in and out of class. • Access to native-speaking Language Assistants for language tutorials. • Availability of a wide variety of print, video and electronic teaching tools. • Ability to participate in language-specific community service projects or service learning programs. • Exciting and affordable study-abroad options are available. Extra Opportunities • Spend a year, semester or summer studying in Mexico, Spain, Argentina, France or Quebec. • Participate in cultural activities on and off campus with the Foreign Language Student Association. • Get Service Learning credit working in bilingual schools, after-school programs or community organizations. • Gain professional experience with language related COOP. • Spend a semester working in Washington,D.C. at a foreign embassy. Career Options French or Spanish teacher. Foreign Service. Editing and translation. Human Resources. Community Development. Numerous opportunities in U.S. branches of international companies. Recent Graduates’ Jobs Associate in the international division, Bank of America; Spanish teachers, Frontier School District, Stepping Stone Charter School, Birmingham,Alabama, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Sumter, South Carolina; Secondary French teacher, Holland School District; graduate student, Carnegie Mellon University’s creative writing program and Ph.D. program in Women’s Studies at SUNY AB.; School Psychologist and Technical Writer for the International Breast Cancer Study Group. For more information, contact Denise Mills, Chair of the Foreign Languages Department, at 716.839.8341 or via email dmills@daemen.edu.