Options in the Phoenix area include Grand Canyon University, which offers degree programs in Russian, Spanish and teaching English as a second language. Arizona State University in nearby Tempe also offers a variety of language programs.
The future employment outlook appears to be strong for Phoenix. Overall employment is expected to increase by 23% by the year 2012. Employment opportunities for interpreters and translators are projected to experience an increase of 30% by the year 2012. Jobs for bilingual, foreign language and ESL educators are projected to increase by 20% in the same time period.
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