Spanish Language and Literature Degree

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Oklahoma City University

7777 S May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City University, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is a private four year institution that founded in 1904 and was originally known as Epworth University. The school was built by Anton Classen, a local developer who had been active in the construction of the city and desired a Methodist university in the area to promote Methodist ideology and faith.

OCU closed in 1911 and was reopened in 1922 when Oklahoma Methodist University moved from its location in Guthrie to Oklahoma City and absorbed the faculty from the nearby defunct Fort Worth University. The school experienced a decline in enrollment and services during World War II, but found increased numbers at the end of the war, resulting in rapid growth and expansion.

Academics

Oklahoma City University offers variety of programs and majors resulting in a bachelor's degree upon completion. Courses for a bachelor's degree include nationally mandated general education requirements, lower and upper division courses related to the major, and elective courses that allow for the exploration of studies traditionally outside of the realm of one's major. Additionally students may opt to take additional courses in a secondary area of study. These courses allow the student to receive a minor degree that demonstrates an understanding and knowledge of the topic chosen.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Journalism
• Computer Programming
• History
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals interested in enrollment and Oklahoma City University must submit an application for admission, along with transcripts and standardized test scores. The provided material will be reviewed by the school, determining whether admissions requirements are met and making a final decision regarding admission. After the decision is rendered the student will be notified, and if admitted will receive additional information to prepare them for the start of their academic career at OCU.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships, which are awarded based on need as determined by the applicant's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the school to determine need and aid program eligibility when constructing the aid packet.

Career Options for Graduates

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Interpreters and Translators

Description

Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, interpreters and translators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 28.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $32840

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).