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 French satisfies this requirement by virtue of completing course requirements for the major.

Students pursuing a dual major in Education will refer to the appropriate Education option. Also, students seeking teacher certification in French or Spanish, or Elementary Education majors whose second major is in French or Spanish are required to take the Praxis II Content Knowledge Test and the Official ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) before they begin student teaching.

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

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

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
120 credits