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Dec 06, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Spanish (SPAN) - BA Major
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38 credits
Minor (or additional major if non-dual degree seeking) required in another discipline or language.
2.5 GPA required.
Letter grade required in all major courses unless otherwise noted.
Spanish Major Map
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Study Spanish at WSU!
- Being bilingual improves cognitive functions like being able to ignore distractions and hold information in memory.
- Employers are seeking applicants who can speak Spanish in nearly every profession (medical, government, legal, journalism, finance, education, sales, etc.).
- More than 300 million people speak Spanish worldwide, making it one of the largest markets for businesses and one of the most useful languages in the world for travel.
- Spanish is the official language in 21 countries and an official language in the European Union, UNESCO, GATT and many other international organizations.
Language Skills (8 credits)
Core Courses (16 credits)
Composition & Conversation
Choose one: Survey Literature
Choose one: Intercultural Immersion Experience
15 hours minimum required as approved by advisor - fulfillable by any of the following options: - Study Abroad
- Faculty-led Travel Study
- 15-hour minimum Clinical/Internship/Field Experiences in university coursework
- Partnership with local or regional organization
Electives (14 credits or 4 courses)
Students can take one elective class (up to 4 credits) in English. Notes
* if not applied as a core course ** GS 468 must be taken concurrently with SPAN 410 to count as electives. GS 468 taken by itself will not count. GS 350 - Cross-Cultural Field Experience may count as elective credit if taken in a Spanish-speaking region and pending advisor approval. Up to 9 credits of electives may be awarded. Up to 4 of the 9 credits may be counted towards the major if the coursework is in English. See Spanish program advisor to complete a course substitution form. Dual Degrees
Students wishing to complete two degrees concurrently, (example: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science) must complete a minimum of an additional 30 credits above the required 120-128 credit hours. Students must complete all major requirements under both degrees, including separate minors if required. Legend
◎ = Oral Intensive ◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive △ = Writing Intensive ✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement |
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