Spanish (Minor Required), B.A.

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The Spanish major provides a program of study designed to develop linguistic proficiency and cultural competence. The goal of the Spanish major is to nurture an appreciation and understanding of the diversity of the Hispanic world. The program encourages civic engagement, critical thinking, strong written and oral communication skills, and global awareness through the study of culture, language, artistic expression, current events, travel, and service. The program prepares students for work and graduate study in education, social work, psychology, criminal justice, business, health sciences, environmental studies, agriculture, journalism, tourism, law, government work, and many more.

Experiential Component

The Experiential Component (requirement of the major) can be met by successfully completing:

An approved study away program in a Spanish-speaking country (in the E-Term or through one of our partner institutions).

Required Major Courses (9 Credit Hours)

SPA 301 - Advanced Grammar and Composition 3 Credit(s).
SPA 302 - Advanced Speaking and Comprehension 3 Credit(s). (Speaking Intensive)
Complete one of the following courses:
SPA 250 - Special Topics in Hispanic Culture 3 Credit(s).
OR
SPA 299 - Latino Communities in the U.S. 3 Credit(s).

Major Electives (Choose 21 Credit Hours from the Following List)

SPA 201 - Intercultural Competence Through Language I 3 Credit(s).
SPA 202 - Intermediate Language and Culture II 3 Credit(s).
SPA 221 - Intermediate Language Lab I 1 Credit(s).
SPA 222 - Intermediate Language Lab II 1 Credit(s).
SPA 250 - Special Topics in Hispanic Culture 3 Credit(s).
SPA 299 - Latino Communities in the U.S. 3 Credit(s).
SPA 311 - Spanish for the Professions Credit(s).
SPA 320 - Introduction to Literature in Spanish 3 Credit(s).
SPA 325 - Spanish Civilization & Culture 3 Credit(s).
SPA 326 - Latin American Civilization & Culture 3 Credit(s).
SPA 403 - Special Topics in Hispanic Culture 3 Credit(s).
SPA 404 - Selected Topics in Hispanic Literature 3 Credit(s).
SPA 451 or 452 - Directed Study 3 Credit(s).
SPA 453 - Directed Study 3 Credit(s).
SPA 454 - Directed Study 3 Credit(s).
SPA 499 - Internship 3 Credit(s).

Additional Electives (Choose 6 Credit Hours from the Following List)

ACC 407 - International Accounting 3 Credit(s).
AGS 417 - Farm Business Management 3 Credit(s).
ART 325 - Modern Art and the Twentieth Century 3 Credit(s).
BUS 420 - International Business 3 Credit(s).
BUS 492 - Global Competitiveness Practicum I 3 Credit(s).
BUS 493 - Global Competitiveness Practicum II 3 Credit(s).
CHM 412 - Environmental Chemistry 3 Credit(s).
COM 201 - Public Speaking 3 Credit(s).
DJC 498 - Democracy, Justice and Civic Engagement Senior Seminar 3 Credit(s).
ECO 330 - International Trade 3 Credit(s).
ECO 400 - International Finance 3 Credit(s).
ECT 165 - World Ecotourism Destinations and Cultures 3 Credit(s).
ECT 391 - Cultural and Heritage Tourism 3 Credit(s).
ENG 201 - World Literature I 3 Credit(s).
ENG 202 - World Literature II 3 Credit(s).
ENG 210 - World Folktales and Literature 3 Credit(s).
ESC 302 - Conservation Biology 3 Credit(s).
GEO 220 - Physical Geography 4 Credit(s).
HIS 380 - Latin American History 3 Credit(s).
HUM 333 - Intercultural Conflict Mediation 3 Credit(s).
IST 350 - International Relations Theory 3 Credit(s).
PHI 131 - The Human Condition 3 Credit(s).
PSC 203 - International Politics 3 Credit(s).
PSC 306 - Politics and Human Rights 3 Credit(s).
PSY 230 - Social Psychology 3 Credit(s).
REC 319 - Recreation Delivery Systems 3 Credit(s).
REC 343 - Facilitation of Adventure Pursuits 3 Credit(s).
REL 151 - World Religions 3 Credit(s).
SCI 123 - Global Ecology and Climate Change 2 Credit(s).
SOC 203 - Sociology of U.S. Cultural Diversity 3 Credit(s).
SOC 310 - Social Class and Inequality 3 Credit(s).
SWK 299 - Introduction to Community Service 3 Credit(s).
SWK 330 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment 3 Credit(s).
THA 222 - Voice and Diction 3 Credit(s).

Spanish (Minor Required), B.A.

Experiential Component

Required Major Courses (9 Credit Hours)

Major Electives (Choose 21 Credit Hours from the Following List)

Additional Electives (Choose 6 Credit Hours from the Following List)

Total Credit Hours Required in Major (Minor Required): 36

Total Credit Hours Required in Degree: 121