Spanish BA Degree Map
The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a degree in Spanish. The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.
Credits to Graduate with a BA in Spanish
120
A Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish requires 120 credits. With 5 classes a semester, this puts you on track to graduate in 4 years. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.
Credits for Major in Spanish
36
To qualify as a major, 36 credits are required. All credits are taken in the Spanish program.
General Education Credits Required for a BA in Spanish
30
To satisfy the general education requirements, 30 credits are required. However, some courses may fulfill both major and general education requirements. Be sure to discuss your courses with your advisor.
First Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| FYS 0952-110 First Year Seminar General Education Requiremen |
4 credits |
| ENG 0122-107 Art & Craft of Writing General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| SPA 0172-122¹ Level IV Spanish BA Spanish/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Quant Reasoning Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| Information Literacy Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 16-17 credits |
¹Students will be placed in appropriate language level after evaluation of previous work. They may have to take SPA 111/112/121. Students have to take additional 3 credits if they test out of 122.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPA 0172-240 or 251² Select 1 course from above BA Spanish Requirement |
3 credits |
| Arts Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Social Sciences Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Natural Science Elective Select 1 Course General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15-16 credits |
²SPA 251 is not open to native Spanish speakers.
- If you live on campus, join your Residential Hall Council
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Second Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPA 0172-231 Cross-Cultural Concepts BA Spanish/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| SPA 0172-252 Grammar & Composition BA Spanish Requirement |
3 credits |
| Arts Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Math, Computing & Logic Elective Select 1 Course General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15-16 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPA 0172-232 Intro Hispanic Literature BA Spanish/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| SPA 0172-344 Translation Techniques BA Spanish Requirement |
3 credits |
| Social Sciences Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Quant Reasoning Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
- If you live on campus, run for the Executive Board of the Residential Student Association
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- Become involved with the Multilingual Experience Club, and run for a leadership position once you feel acclimated to the group.
Third Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPA 0172-246 Spain Today BA Spanish Requirement |
3 credits |
| SPA 0172-331 Survey of the Literature of Spain BA Spanish/General Education Requirement |
3 credit |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPA 0172-248 Trends & Tendencies in Hispanic America BA Spanish/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| SPA 0172-332 Survey of the Literature of Hispanic America BA Spanish/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
- If you live on campus, apply to be an Resident Assistant
- Apply to be a Peer Assistant Leader (PAL) or FCAP leader!
- Time to take a bigger role! Run for an executive board position in an organization you are apart of.
- Prepare your resume and your LinkedIn profile, and have them reviewed by a counselor at the Center for Career and Professional Development.
Fourth Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPA 0172-325 or 531 Select 1 course from above BA Spanish Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPA 0172-412 or 422 Select 1 course from above BA Spanish Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
- If you have lived on campus, apply for the National Residence Hall Honorary
- Look into a study abroad program that allows you to cultivate your passions.
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