Spanish

Program Overview
Courses

Get ready to experience different cultures from the inside out. As the ability to converse in Spanish is increasing in importance in the U.S. and worldwide, it's no secret that with a background in this language, you'll be better equipped for your profession — and for service. While studying here and abroad, you'll learn to think more critically — and to act with compassion. You'll learn to know and care about your neighbor across the street and the one across the world.

Our Spanish Teaching degree combines the best of two worlds: our respected education program and a course of study involving language, geography and literature. We teach our classes in Spanish to prepare you for a career where you, as a teacher, will do the same.

Placement Test

Program Foundations

Our curriculum allows you to study the language, literature and culture of a variety of Spanish-speaking areas. Maymester in Oviedo program is unique at Lipscomb: it features homestays with Spanish families and the chance to study in a Spanish university. And because Spanish Teaching students take courses both in the Department of English and Modern Languages and the College of Education, they develop expertise in Spanish and in foreign-language teaching.

Capstone Projects

Spanish Teaching

Education Level(s) Offered: P-12

Want to learn more about obtaining your Spanish Teaching degree? Explore the undergraduate degree process to become a teacher .

How to become a Spanish teacher

Courses

Spanish, B.A.

Spanish Education, B.A.

Spanish Minor

Foreign Language Distributive Minor

Contact Information

Foreign Languages

Ted Parks
Professor
(615) 966-6616
ted.parks@lipscomb.edu

Study Abroad

See the world — whether it’s Italy, Austria, Costa Rica, England or another country. Career opportunities will open for you as you sharpen your foreign language skills. Gain the international experience and cross-cultural communication skills you’ll need in our global economy.

Expert faculty, small class sizes

Learn from award-winning, experienced faculty who actually care about you. Our small class sizes allow us to get to know you personally. We lead an approachable community within our respective programs. Our faculty connections are the experts on their subject matter, too.

Nashville, TN

A big city. An even bigger opportunity. We consider Nashville, Tennessee, an extension of our classroom, and as a leading city in many industries, that means you’ll gain experience and insight you won’t find anywhere else.

Our Faculty

Ted Parks

Professor

Ted Parks is an Associate Professor of Spanish in the Department of English and Modern Languages. He has taught all levels of Spanish at Lipscomb, and, before moving to Nashville...
Meet Ted Parks

Career Paths

High School Teachers

High school teachers help prepare students for life after graduation. They teach academic lessons and various skills that students will need to attend college and to enter the job market.

Interpreters and Translators

Interpreters and translators convert information from one language into another language. Interpreters work in spoken or sign language; translators work in written language.