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Languages, Literatures & Cultures
August Beltrán, a USCA student double majoring in psychology and Spanish, earned a scholarship from Alpha Mu Gamma, the national collegiate foreign language honor society. (Courtesy photo)
April 8, 2026

Psychology and Spanish major earns national foreign language scholarship

USCA now grants nine free credits to junior and senior high schoolers who earn the South Carolina Department of Education Seal of Biliteracy and declare Spanish as their major. Photo credit: South Carolina Department of Education graphic
March 18, 2026

USCA offers free Spanish credits for qualifying high school students
First-year students dive into HSSI A150 at USCA, a dynamic, team-taught course introducing the arts, humanities, and social sciences through the expertise of six professors and the energy of 90 engaged learners.
September 10, 2025

New course introduces freshmen to the power of arts and humanities
Among the standout participants returning from Spain was August Beltrán, a double major in Psychology and Spanish and recipient of the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.
May 22, 2025

Beyond Borders: Students Find Purpose in Spain
The first-ever Languages in the South conference united language educators and scholars from seven institutions across Georgia and South Carolina to explore language pedagogy from diverse perspectives.
April 23, 2025

Languages in the South Conference
Margaret Knotts, USCA's first Spanish degree graduate, shares her experiences in mastering communication.
April 29, 2024

First Spanish grad on mastering communication

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