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)
Students must also complete SPAN 270 - Spanish for Reading and Review or SPAN 300 - Grammar in Review.
Professional Focus (3 credits)
Required Cultural History Course: (3 credits)
| SPAN 312 | Introduction to Latinx Studies | 3 |
| SPAN 313 | Intro. Hispanic Cultures & Civilization | 3 |
| SPAN 328 | The History of Latinos in the UnitedýStates | 3 |
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 Spanish 250 level
Required Core Spanish Language Courses: (12 credits)
Students must also complete SPAN 250 - Intermediate Spanish and SPAN 270 - Spanish for Reading and Review.
Professional Focus (3 credits)
Required Cultural History Course: (3 credits)
| SPAN 312 | Introduction to Latinx Studies | 3 |
| SPAN 313 | Intro. Hispanic Cultures & Civilization | 3 |
| SPAN 328 | The History of Latinos in the UnitedýStates | 3 |