The Spanish in the Professions major is intended primarily for students who plan to use the Spanish language in a professional environment other than teaching or academia. This is a program especially designed for double major students and/or heritage speakers.
The major is 30 total credit hours:
- 30 credit hours in Spanish Courses*, plus
- 15+ credit hours in a declared minor or major
Course work completed for the other discipline may be double counted. These courses are determined on an individual basis by consultation with program faculty before completion of the major. Suggested areas of complimentary study include Business, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Nursing, Communication, Psychology, Biology, Criminal Justice, History, Political Science, and International Studies.
Required Courses (18 credits)
- SPAN 104: Intermediate Spanish II**
- SPAN 200: Advanced Grammar and Composition
- SPAN 210: Advanced Spanish Conversation OR SPAN 211: Spanish for Speakers of Spanish
- SPAN 212: Spanish in the Workplace
- SPAN 300: Field Work
- SPAN 395: Senior Seminar
Spanish Electives (12 credits)*
Other SPAN courses at the 200- and 300-level
*A maximum of two courses from other programs, taught in English but in an area or field directly related to Spanish and Hispanic culture and civilization might be approved. Examples for programs that might offer relevant courses include Latino Studies, History, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Religion, Criminal Justice, or Art. These courses must be approved by the Department Chair prior to being taken.
**Students can receive credit for SPAN 104 if they receive a score of 200 level at the Spanish Placement Test, Spanish AP Credits, or Biliteracy Seal.