What will I learn in a PackTeach Spanish degree program?
Students who complete this PackTeach Program will earn two degrees: the Bachelor of Arts in Education/Secondary Education and the Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. This program provides students with a foundational background in Spanish linguistics, literature and culture. Students who successfully complete the program are prepared to teach in secondary education, graduate school, or an immediate career using Spanish. This dual degree program supports the commitment of the University of Nevada Reno to provide our communities with highly qualified, diverse professional educators.
Why study secondary education and Spanish at the University of Nevada, Reno?
- It will improve your general communication skills, your cognitive abilities, and your critical thinking.
- Spanish study offers a gateway to countries that trade with the United States. To compete in a global marketplace and to engage an increasingly diverse U.S. population, major industries, multinational corporations and many branches of government seek employees who speak more than just English.
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Careers with a degree in secondary education and Spanish
Spanish graduates have gone on go to excel in a wide range of exciting fields, including:
- Translation/interpretation
- Law enforcement
- Teaching in secondary education, including teaching English abroad
You can afford the University of Nevada, Reno
76% of students receive financial aid
Almost everyone is eligible to receive some kind of aid. We offer need-based and merit-based forms of financial aid to help you afford college.
54% of all students graduate with no debt
That's right. More than half of our students leave the University of Nevada, Reno with no student debt.
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