This program is designed for students who wish to acquire linguistic, cultural, and literary skills in Spanish. The program includes advanced courses in literature and culture from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. It prepares students for graduate school in foreign language or for employment in fields that require bilingual skills such as travel and tourism, media and entertainment, teaching, government agencies, and courts. Students are strongly encouraged to either double major or minor in a related field.
Major Completion Summary
Major Completion Summary
Requirement |
Credits |
University Core Requirements |
44-55 |
Major Requirements |
39 |
Open Electives |
34-45 |
Total Credits |
128 |
University Core Requirements (44-55)
See complete University Core requirements.
May include six to nine credits of appropriate major-required SPA language course work (elementary and intermediate level),
thereby fulfilling some University Core foundation/area requirements and some major electives. See department advisor for
assistance and approvals.
Major Requirements (39 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
DYS 499B | Senior Year Experience in Modern Languages and Cultures | 3 |
1 | 24 |
2 | 12 |
Total Credits | 39 |
Open Electives (34-45 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 34-45 |
Total Credits | 34-45 |
In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.
Plan of Study Grid
First Year |
Fall |
ENG 110 |
Composition |
3 |
SPA 101 |
Elementary College Spanish I () |
3 |
UNV 101 |
First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community |
1 |
|
3 |
|
6 |
| Credits | 16 |
Spring |
SPA 102 |
Elementary College Spanish II () |
3 |
ENG 120 |
Critical Writing |
4 |
COM 200 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
|
3 |
CIS 101 |
Introduction to Computing |
0-3 |
| Credits | 13-16 |
Second Year |
Fall |
SPA 280
|
Intensive Review of Spanish ()
or Spanish for Native Speakers |
3 |
ENG 201 |
Writing in the Disciplines |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 15 |
Spring |
SPA 283
|
Intermediate Spanish Conversation ()
or Intermediate Spanish Composition |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 18 |
Third Year |
Fall |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 18 |
Spring |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 15 |
Fourth Year |
Fall |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 15 |
Spring |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
DYS 499B |
Senior Year Experience in Modern Languages and Cultures |
3 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Total Credits | 125-128 |