Spanish

Bachelor of Arts

School of Arts and Humanities

Spanish, Bachelor of Arts was modified 08/10/2011.

Dual major in education requirements modified.

This major allows students to acquire an active command of written and spoken Spanish, with a knowledge of historical and contemporary issues in the Spanish-speaking world. It is designed to complement programs such as Film Studies, English, History, Management, Music, and Education. Spanish majors must study in Spain or Latin America through our exchange programs or through other approved programs. Students planning to study abroad must consult with the National and International Exchange Center and Spanish faculty before departure to arrange for program approval and transfer of credit.

New students who have had no prior Spanish should register for SP 101. Students with one or two years of successful high school study or one college semester should register for SP 102. Students with three or more high school years or two college semesters should register for SP 201. Students must consult Spanish faculty to find the most appropriate level.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

Each student must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English as specified by the Language Requirement for Students with Majors in the School of Arts and Humanities.

A student majoring in Spanish satisfies this requirement by virtue of completing course requirements for the major.

INTEGRATIVE STUDIES REQUIREMENTS

44 credits minimum

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

48 credits

ML 101 The World of Language
Select one of the following courses:
- SP 202 Intermediate Spanish II
- An approved SP 290 Intermediate Special Topics
SP 315 Conversation in Spanish
SP 316 Composition in Spanish
SP 325 Introduction to Spanish Literature
SP 330 Latinos in the United States
SP 350 Study Abroad – 12 credits during a full semester – usually four courses
SP 405 Contemporary Spanish Usage (Prerequisite: SP 315 and SP 316)
Select one of the following courses:
- SP 410 Advanced Spanish Grammar
- An approved SP 490 Advanced Special Topics
- SP 498 Independent Study
SP 495 Seminar

Teacher Certification in Spanish

Dual Major in Education
- Secondary Education
- Students pursuing a dual major in Education will refer to the appropriate Education option. Also, students seeking teacher certification in French or Spanish are required to take and pass the Praxis II Content Knowledge Test before they begin student teaching as well as the Official ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI). The (OPI) must be completed no later than 30 days following the student’s return from study abroad.

ELECTIVES

Select courses to reach a total of 120 credits for the degree.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

120 credits