Academic Plan

BA in Spanish

  • 31 credits are required to complete this degree program.
  • 9 SPAN credits (beyond the 102 level) are required for this major.
  • To make good academic progress, take 4 course credits each semester.
  • Requirements for the SPAN Major are included. Fill in the remaining credits every semester with Core Requirements (see guidelines below) or general electives.

First Year: FALL

First Year: SPRING

[SPAN 101 (1. Cr.) see notes]

Core Foundations: FYII (1 cr.)

Core Foundations: ENGL 110 or COMM 101 (1 cr.)

[SPAN 102 (1. Cr.) see notes]

Core Foundations: FYQR 110 (1 cr.) see notes

Core Foundations: ENGL 110 or COMM 101 (1 cr.)

Second Year: FALL

Second Year: SPRING

SPAN 201 (1. Cr.)

SPAN 202 (1. Cr.)

Junior Year: FALL

Junior Year: SPRING

SPAN 245or SPAN 246(1. Cr.)

SPAN major elective (1 cr.)

SPAN major elective (1 cr.)

Senior Year: FALL

Senior Year: SPRING

SPAN major elective (1 cr.)

SPAN major elective (1 cr.)

SPAN major elective (1 cr.)

SPAN major elective (1 cr.)

Key:

Underline – indicates must be taken in sequence

Italics – indicates that prerequisites exist

Additional Notes:

  1. Proficiency at the 102 level meets the Core Languages and Cultures requirement and is necessary for the SPAN major. This proficiency can be acquired through taking SPAN 102, with SPAN 101 if needed, or it can be acquired through a placement test.
  2. FYQR 110 or a QR waiver are also acceptable for the FYQR Core Foundations requirement.
  3. A total of 6 credits of SPAN major electives is required to complete the SPAN major. 4 of these must be taken at the 300- or 400- level.
  4. A list of options for SPAN major electives can be found on the Requirements webpage.
  5. SPAN 310, which meets the Inquiry in the Humanities Core requirement, is not required for SPAN majors, but is an option for a SPAN major elective.
  6. SPAN 315, which meets the Artistic Inquiry Core requirement, is not required for SPAN majors, but is an option for a SPAN major elective.
  7. SPAN 310 and 315, which meet the Global Learning Core requirement, are not required for SPAN majors, but are options for SPAN major electives.
  8. SPAN 315, which meets the Identity, Diversity, Equity Core requirement, is not required for SPAN majors, but is an option for a SPAN major elective.

Guidelines for Core Requirements:

  • Core Foundations area courses – to be completed in the first year.
  • Core Inquiry area courses – recommended to complete one each year.
    • At least one Inquiry course is offered within the Major requirements.
  • Core Engagement area courses – recommended to complete one each year.
    • Check if an Engagement course is offered within the Major requirements.

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