Undergraduate Catalog

Spanish for Professionals Minor (18 credits)

The Spanish for Professionals minor is designed for students preparing for a career path in public service. These professional paths may include health care (nursing, physician assistant, pre-med, communication science and disorders, music therapy, athletic trainer), social work, criminal justice, psychology, education, counseling etc. Course requirements vary according to the student’s previous experience and entry level placement as determined by the Modern Languages Department.

Students pursuing the minor will follow one of the tracks below depending on their initial placement:

Track A: Student placing beyond the 212 level

Required Core Spanish Language Courses: (9 credits)

SPAN 223Spanish for Reading and Review

3

Or

SPAN 300Grammar Review

3

 

SPAN 275Conversational Spanish I

3

Or

SPAN 330Writing & Style?Conversation I

3

 

SPAN 337Business Spanish

3

Or

SPAN 307Medical Spanish

3

Required Cultural Course: (3 credits)

SPAN 312Introduction to Latinx Studies

3

Students may also register for SPAN 313, Introduction to Hispanic Cultures and Civilizations.

Two Electives: (6 credits)

Students should select 2 additional courses beyond the 275 level to hone their understanding of language, literature, and culture.
 

Track B – Students who place into 211

Required Core Spanish Language Courses: (15 credits)

SPAN 211Intermediate Spanish I

3

SPAN 212Intermediate Spanish II

3

SPAN 223Spanish for Reading and Review

3

SPAN 275Conversational Spanish I

3

 

SPAN 337Business Spanish

3

Or

SPAN 307Medical Spanish

3

Required Cultural Course: (3 credits)

SPAN 312Introduction to Latinx Studies

3

Students may also register for SPAN 313, Introduction to Hispanic Cultures and Civilizations.