BA in Spanish
Degree Requirements
| Undergraduate College Core Requirements | 43 credits* | |
| Spanish Major | 30 credits | |
| SPAN 307 Advanced Grammar and Composition | (3 credits) | |
| SPAN 350 Masterworks in Latin American Literature I or SPAN 351 Masterworks in Latin American Literature II | (3 credits) | |
| SPAN 352 Masterworks in Peninsular Literature I or SPAN 353 Masterworks in Peninsular Literature II | (3 credits) | |
| Seven SPAN courses 201-475, two of which must be at the 400 level | (21 credits) | |
| Open Electives | 47 credits | |
| TOTAL | 120 credits |
*Six core credits in modern languages and literatures may be satisfied with major requirements.
No more than 12 credits at the 200 level or 6 AP/IB credits may be applied to the major.
For Spanish majors seeking teacher certifications, Spanish 340 (Spanish Civilization) and Spanish 341 (Latin American Civilization) are highly recommended as electives within the 30 credits. In addition, these students are strongly encouraged to take a minimum of 12 credits in a second modern language (other than English).
A student’s program must be carefully conceived in consultation with a Spanish faculty advisor.
Sample Program
Year 1
| FYE 101 First Year Experience | 1 credit |
| ENGL 110 Writing in Context I (Fall) | 3 credits |
| ENGL 120 Writing in Context II (Spring) | 3 credits |
| Freshman Seminar | 3 credits |
| Core Courses | 6 credits |
| SPAN 210 Writing Spanish, or SPAN 217 Spanish for Heritage Speakers I | 3 credits |
| SPAN 220 Writing Spanish, or SPAN 218 Spanish for Heritage Speakers II | 3 credits |
| Open Electives | 9 credits |
| TOTAL | 31 credits |
Year 2
| Core Courses | 18 credits |
| SPAN 307 Advanced Grammar and Composition | 3 credits |
| SPAN 350 or 351 Masterworks in Latin American Literature I or II | 3 credits |
| Open Electives | 6 credits |
| TOTAL | 30 credits |
Year 3
| Core Courses | 6 credits |
| SPAN 352 or 353 Masterworks in Peninsular Literature I or II | 3 credits |
| SPAN Electives | 6 credits |
| Open Electives | 15 credits |
| TOTAL | 30 credits |
Year 4
| Core Courses | 3 credits |
| SPAN Electives 6 credits at 400 level | 9 credits |
| Open Electives | 17 credits |
| TOTAL | 29 credits |
Total Credits for Graduation – 120