Spanish

Why Choose WWCC for Spanish?

Learning to speak a second language can not only improve your career prospects. It can also unlock the richness of other cultures. Through Spanish, you can explore the writing, art, history, and way of life of Spanish-speaking people around the world. WWCC offers courses for beginners and beyond. They’ll help you build a strong foundation of Spanish skills — and a deep love for Hispanic culture.

Careers in Spanish

Language Skills Speak for Themselves

The U.S. is home to the second largest group of Spanish speakers in the world. Being able to speak Spanish can give you access to a wider range of jobs. You could translate or interpret for others. You could teach English as a second language — or teach Spanish to high school or college students. Or you could connect with Spanish-speaking co-workers and clients in business, healthcare, tech, social work and other fields. Speaking Spanish is a key skill that will make your resume stand out to employers.

Certificates & Degrees in Spanish

If you’d like to continue studying Spanish at a four-year college, you can transfer after earning your associate degree here. You’ll complete your general ed courses before you go, so you can start with junior standing — and jump straight in to upper-level coursework.

Spanish Program Details

Program Outcomes

Practice Spanish communication skills with emphasis on interpersonal communication.
Identify and discuss principal areas of difference between American and Latino cultures.
Compare and contrast the construction and use of Spanish and English and demonstrate an increased grammatical and syntactic competency in both languages.
Demonstrate competence in reading, writing, speaking, and listening to Spanish as measured by ACTFL standards and O.P.I. criteria.

Scholarship Opportunities

At WWCC, we’ll help you find scholarships that may be open to you. Scholarships provide money for school that you don’t have to pay back. They can be used for things like tuition, books, tools and fees. They come from sources like the WWCC Foundation, local businesses and private funds. Some WWCC programs also have scholarships for students working toward a certain certificate or degree. You might qualify based on good grades, financial need or the potential to benefit from school. The bottom line: You have options. We’ll help you explore them at WWCC.

Paying for Your Degree

There are lots of ways to pay for college. We will work with you to find the right mix of support so that you can go after your dreams. Talk with us to learn more about:

Financial aid — grants, scholarships and student loans.
Workforce Education Services — support for students on workforce training pathways.
Warrior Pledge — covers needs not met by other financial aid.
Flexible payment plans — low monthly payments with no interest.
Work study — work part-time on campus while you earn your degree.
Emergency funds — for students who are struggling to make ends meet.

You can go to college. Start exploring your options today.

WWCC By the Numbers

1,953

Students at WWCC

63%

Attend Full Time

52%

Receiving Financial Aid

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