College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Liberal Arts Department
Minor in Spanish
Students pursuing any major may choose to pursue a minor in Spanish. The main goal of this minor is to increase students’ contact with Spanish thereby increasing their command of the language. Although it is not required, a study abroad experience in a Spanish speaking country is highly recommended. In addition to completing SPA 131, SPA 132 and SPA 231, students must complete (with a grade of C or higher) 18 credits in Spanish at the 300 level or above, distributed as follows:
| Spanish Courses | Prerequisite(s) | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory Courses: | ||
| SPA 305 Oral Spanish | Any 200 level course | 3 |
| SPA 321 Studies in Spanish Language and Style | Any 200 level course | 3 |
| Any three or four 300 level courses. For example: | ||
| SPA 311 Romance Linguistics | Any 200 level course | 3 |
| SPA 322 Advanced Studies in Spanish Language and Style | Any 200 level course | 3 |
| SPA 365 Selected Topics | Any 200 level course | 3 |
| Any one elective course from the following: | ||
| MGT 439 Int Business Management | 3 | |
| MKT 422 International Marketing | 3 | |
| Spanish Immersion Program [UVI Study Abroad] | ||
| COM 225 Intercultural Communication | 3 |