Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world. It is used in more than twenty countries, including the United States. In fact, in terms of the number of speakers, the United States is the second largest Spanish-speaking country in the planet. Being a Spanish speaker is a major professional and cultural asset as it prepares you to be successful in any career path. Yet, in our society, knowing Spanish is not just an asset; it is increasingly a necessity. Not only does proficiency in Spanish prepare you to be a leader in a country where Hispanics are the fastest growing segment of the population and where Spanish-speakers are the vast majority of the population in the hemisphere. Knowing Spanish also makes you a truly global citizen. Our Spanish BA certifies that you have attained advanced levels of listening, speaking, reading and writing proficiency in the language. It also opens before you a fascinating cultural and intellectual world in and beyond the classroom with a myriad of opportunities to travel, live and work abroad.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified and complete any additional courses needed beyond specific college and major requirements to satisfy graduation credit requirements.
Universitywide Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the Universitywide Requirements.
BA Language Requirements
All BA students are required to complete the BA degree language requirements, for a total of 12 semester hours of language study or demonstrated equivalent proficiency, as described in Additional Requirements for BA students. Successful demonstration of proficiency does not reduce total minimum semester hours of study required to earn the BA degree.
NUpath Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements.
Spanish Major Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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Spanish Requirements | ||
SPNS 2102 | Intermediate Spanish 2: Becoming a Global Citizen | 4 |
SPNS 3101 | Advanced Spanish 1: Deconstructing Borders | 4 |
SPNS 3102 | Advanced Spanish 2: Hispanic and Latinx Identity | 4 |
SPNS 3502 | Authentic Spanish Grammar | 4 |
Language and Linguistics | ||
CLTR 1120 | Introduction to Languages, Literature, and Culture | 4 |
LING 1150 | Introduction to Language and Linguistics | 4 |
Culture, Literature & History | ||
Complete four of the following: | 16 | |
Latin American Society and Development | ||
Latin American Film | ||
Cultural History of Spain | ||
Latin American Culture, History, and Politics | ||
World Cultures through Film | ||
New Narratives: Latin America after 1989 | ||
Literature, Arts, and Poverty in Latin America | ||
Culture, Politics, and Media in Spain | ||
Latin American Literature | ||
Cultural Engagement Abroad | ||
Latino, Latin American, and Caribbean Studies | ||
Spanish Electives | ||
Complete two of the following courses. | 8 | |
Specialized Instruction in Spanish | ||
Spanish for Healthcare Professionals 1 | ||
Exploring Spoken Spanish | ||
Introduction to Spanish Linguistics | ||
Special Topics in Spanish Linguistics | ||
Special Topics in Spanish | ||
Specialized Instruction in Spanish | ||
Study Abroad/Experiential Learning | ||
SPNS 3601 | Exploring Spoken Spanish | 4 |
See department for further details. | ||
Capstone | ||
LANG 4700 | Capstone Seminar | 4 |
Spanish Major Credit Requirement
Complete 56 semester hours in the major.
Experiential Liberal Arts
All students in this College of Social Sciences and Humanities program are required to complete the Experiential Liberal Arts Requirement.
Program Requirement
128 total semester hours required
Four Years, Two Co-ops in Summer 2/Fall
Year 1 | |||||||
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Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer 1 | Hours | Summer 2 | Hours |
CLTR 1000 | 1 | LING 1150 | 4 | NUpath course or elective | 4 | NUpath course or elective | 4 |
CLTR 1120 | 4 | SPNS 3101 | 4 | NUpath course or elective | 4 | NUpath course or elective | 4 |
ENGW 1111 | 4 | Culture Elective | 4 | ||||
MATH 1215 | 4 | Elective | 4 | ||||
SPNS 2102 | 4 | ||||||
17 | 16 | 8 | 8 | ||||
Year 2 | |||||||
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer 1 | Hours | Summer 2 | Hours |
SPNS 3102 | 4 | EESH 2000 | 1 | NUPath Course | 4 | Co-op | 0 |
NUpath course or elective | 4 | SPNS 3502 | 4 | Elective | 4 | ||
NUPath course or elective | 4 | Culture Elective | 4 | ||||
Culture Elective | 4 | NUpath course or elective | 4 | ||||
Elective | 4 | ||||||
16 | 17 | 8 | 0 | ||||
Year 3 | |||||||
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer 1 | Hours | Summer 2 | Hours |
Co-op | 0 | Spanish Elective | 4 | ENGW 3315 | 4 | Co-op | 0 |
Elective | 4 | NUpath course or elective | 4 | ||||
Elective | 4 | ||||||
Elective | 4 | ||||||
0 | 16 | 8 | 0 | ||||
Year 4 | |||||||
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||||
Co-op | 0 | LANG 4700 | 4 | ||||
SPNS 3601 | 4 | ||||||
Culture Elective | 4 | ||||||
Spanish Elective | 4 | ||||||
0 | 16 | ||||||
Total Hours: 130 |