This Bachelor of Science in Spanish for the Professions degree program at Ferris will have a distinct purpose and approach: it will focus on Spanish for the professions and on Spanish in the Americas, including Spanish language and Hispanic/Latino culture in the United States. The major has been constructed considering the most current needs of a diverse community, that is, it will prepare students with the right tools to expand their professional service abilities to a wider community in the areas of education, medical professions, social work and criminology. With a B.S. in Spanish for the Professions students will have several advantages. They will have the opportunity to participate in community-based experiences. They will complete an internship with Spanish-speaking populations either locally or abroad. Students will also complete a Senior Capstone course to culminate their experiences in the classroom with their experiences in the professional arena.