Spanish (B.A.)
Spanish majors complete a minimum of 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree: 49–51 credits of core courses, 36–44 elective credits, and 33 credits (11 courses) in their major.
Required courses (may vary based on placement)
Code | Title | Credits |
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SPA-205 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
SPA-206 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
SPA-241 | Communication and Cultures I | 3 |
SPA-242 | Communication and Cultures II | 3 |
SPA-305 | Spanish American Cultures and Civilizations | 3 |
SPA-306 | Spanish Culture and Civilization | 3 |
SPA-311 | Masters of Spanish American Literature | 3 |
SPA-312 | Masterpieces of Spanish Literature | 3 |
SPA-450 | Capstone | 3 |
Elective courses as needed to reach a total of 11 courses 1 | 6 | |
Total Credits | 33 |
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Elective courses at or above SPA-245 Introduction to Linguistics as needed to reach a total of 11 courses. At least one course must be at or above SPA-399 Special Topics.
Students are required to take at least one departmental Spanish course during their senior year.
Majors are required to spend a fall or spring semester studying in a Spanish-speaking country. In exceptional circumstances, this requirement may be modified or waived by the department chair.
Degree Plan for Spanish (B.A.)
Courses may vary based on placement.
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
UNV-101 & FYT-101 |
University Seminar and First Year Studio |
4 |
SPA-205 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
Core Course/Course in Second Major | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Spring | ||
UNV-102 | University Seminar II | 3 |
SPA-206 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
Core Course/Course in Second Major | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
RTS-225 or PHL-225 |
The Quest for the Ultimate: Dialogue with Global Religious Traditions 1 or Quest for the Good Life |
3 |
SPA-241 | Communication and Cultures I | 3 |
Core Course/Course in Second Major | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
RTS-225 or PHL-225 |
The Quest for the Ultimate: Dialogue with Global Religious Traditions 1 or Quest for the Good Life |
3 |
SPA-242 | Communication and Cultures II | 3 |
Core Course/Course in Second Major | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
SPA-305 | Spanish American Cultures and Civilizations | 3 |
Core Course | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Core Course/Course in Second Major | 3 | |
Core Course/Course in Second Major | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
SPA-311 | Masters of Spanish American Literature | 3 |
Core Course | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Core Course/Course in Second Major | 3 | |
Core Course/Course in Second Major | 3 | |
Study Abroad (15 credits) normally occurs in one of the semesters of the third year. | ||
Credits | 15 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
SPA-306 | Spanish Culture and Civilization | 3 |
SPA-450 | Capstone | 3 |
Core Course/Course in Second Major | 3 | |
Core Course/Course in Second Major | 3 | |
Core Course/Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
SPA-312 | Masterpieces of Spanish Literature | 3 |
Core Course/Course in Second Major | 3 | |
Core Course/Course in Second Major | 3 | |
Core Course/Elective | 3 | |
Core Course/Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Total Credits | 121 |
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One each semester.