Spanish Major, Concentration in Spanish for the Professions
36 credits
The Spanish Major with a concentration in Spanish for the Professions is designed for students whose interests and career plans have an international, interdisciplinary, or multi-ethnic focus, or who wish to become bilingual professionals in the realms of business, international relations, health professions, nursing, education, psychology, social work, politics, or criminal justice, among other fields.
In addition to developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing fluency, students who major in Spanish with a concentration in Spanish for the Professions will study the culture, history and literature of the people who use the language, as the demand in the global marketplace for individuals who can demonstrate cultural awareness and communicate in more than one language increases daily.
Students completing the Spanish major with a concentration in Spanish for the Professions must complete a second major or minor in a different discipline.
As a culminating major experience, students in the Spanish for the Professions concentration will complete an Internship that combines and puts into practice their two specializations.
A minimum grade of 70 (C-) is required for all SP major courses.
Requirements for a Major in Spanish, Concentration in Spanish for the Professions
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SP-210 & SP-211 | Intermediate Spanish I and Intermediate Spanish II 1 | 6 |
| SP-321 | Advanced Spanish Composition I 2 | 3 |
| SP-323 | Advanced Spanish Conversation Through Film | 3 |
| or SP-390 | Spanish for Native Speakers | |
| SP-326 | Spanish for the Professions | 3 |
| SP-327 | Introduction to Translation | 3 |
| SP-331 | Spanish Civilization | 3 |
| SP-332 | Cultures of Latin America | 3 |
| or SP-333 | Hispanic Presence in US | |
| Spanish Literature courses (3 credits minimum) | 3 | |
| Internship in Spanish (3 credits minimum) | 3 | |
| Spanish Electives in Advanced Language, Civilization, Literature, Internship or Special Topics in Spanish for the Professions | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
- 1
6 credits maximum: These courses may be waived by oral and/or written examination.
- 2
Required of all students unless exempted by the Department of World Languages.
There is no second foreign language requirement for this concentration.
A minimum grade of C- is required for all courses in the Spanish Major.
Sample Timetable for Completion of Degree: Spanish for the Professions
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| LASC | First-Year Seminar (FYS) | 3 |
| EN-101 | College Writing I | 3 |
| SP-210 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (QR) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (GP) | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| EN-102 | College Writing II | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (CON) | 3 |
| SP-211 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (USW) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (NSP) | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| SP-321 | Advanced Spanish Composition I | 3 |
| SP-323 or SP-390 | Advanced Spanish Conversation Through Film or Spanish for Native Speakers | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (NSP) | 4 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (TLC) | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| LASC | LASC Elective (CA) | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (HBS) | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SP3xx+ | Upper Level Spanish Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| SP-326 | Spanish for the Professions | 3 |
| SP-332 or SP-333 | Cultures of Latin America or Hispanic Presence in US | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (ICW) | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| SP-327 | Introduction to Translation | 3 |
| SP-331 | Spanish Civilization | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| SP-3XX+ | SP Major Elective | 3 |
| LASC | Capstone | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| SP-475 | Internship: Spanish | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
Students are required to meet with their academic advisor to review their courses for the upcoming semester. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation. First-year and transfer students with 45 or fewer credits at the time of admission shall complete two academic programs (a major/major or major/minor) to qualify for graduation. For more information, please view the MajorPlus section of this catalog.