The department encourages language majors to seriously consider taking a term or year of study abroad. Immersion in another language and culture intensifies learning. Many such opportunities are available to non-majors and majors. Spanish Minor 18 credits required Closed to Spanish majors. EEUU Seminars Career Opportunities Modern languages at SUNY Potsdam emphasizes the study of French and Spanish, with the chance to take courses in Mohawk and Arabic.
Technology is more important in peoples' lives today than ever before.
And yet, as the importance of technology increases, so does the need for effective communication in every part of our complex society. Students who learn modern languages can expect to choose from many kinds of careers, since they will express themselves effectively. They will also be good at analyzing and interpreting what others say and write. Graduates with a language major often begin their working lives teaching language, including English as a Second Language, or as teachers in other fields. Some of them continue their studies, eventually becoming college and university professors.