Graduation Requirements

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