Spanish Major, BA

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

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)

¹

SPA 310 Introduction to Spanish Culture and SPA 311 Introduction to Latin American Culture are required prerequisites for all advanced SPA literature courses.

²

May include a maximum of 12 credits of elementary and intermediate level SPA courses.

Open Electives (26-37 Credits)

In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These cour​ses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.