Foreign Language
Grow your employment market value by learning another language, such as Spanish, French, Japanese or Russian. When you take a foreign language course at Butler, you not only learn a new language; you also become familiar with a new culture.
When you’re looking for a job, you’ll have a leg-up on monolingual job applicants. Your training at Butler will give you the confidence to connect with more individuals without language and custom being a barrier.
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Language Growth
Today, despite advances in technology, approximately 20 percent of the U.S. population can speak a second language. When you embark on learning another language, you’re not only growing your world view and understanding of other cultures; you're also setting yourself apart in the workforce. Opportunities in both the public and private sectors increase for graduates who can speak a second language and have cross-cultural understanding.
Fulfill Degree Requirements
These courses fulfill the humanities requirements in degree programs and the foreign language major. The department also offers specialized training for those who need technical language skills for specific occupations.
Careers In Foreign Language
Whether you major in foreign language or in another field, you will find language the perfect addition to careers in education, business or law, just to name a few. Many employers see the advantage of hiring people who can help their organization compete in the global marketplace.
Acquiring a foreign language advances work in fields such as domestic and international business, social work and child protective services, marketing and public relations, travel or investigative journalism, and many more.
What You Can Do with a Foreign Language Degree
No matter what your dream job is, our instructors will give you the foundation to get started in your career in positions like:
- Translator/Interpreter
- Healthcare
- Education
Classes You'll Take
These are some examples of courses in our Foreign Language program.
- Beginning French
- Intermediate Spanish
- Intermediate Russian
- English Composition
Select Foreign Language courses qualify for our Open Education Resources (OER), where we provide some or all required course materials, saving you money.
Foreign Language (Associate of Arts)
Spanish Scholarship to Friends University
Butler to Friends, save time and money
Intermediate Spanish students with a level of proficiency and a love for the language are candidates to receive a scholarship to Friends University. Thanks to a scholarship endowment for Spanish degree students and a working relationship with Friends Spanish Department Chair Dr. Jerry Smartt and Butler Foreign Language Chair Kelsey Harper, Butler students have the opportunity to save thousands of dollars in tuition.
Reaching fluency? Depending on your proficiency test score upon graduating Butler, you may fulfill more credit requirements at Friends University, placing you further along your degree path.
Reach out to foreignlanguage@butlercc.edu to find out more.
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