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 250 level
Professional Focus (3 credits)
Required Core Spanish Language Courses: (9 credits)
Students must also complete
SPAN 270 - Spanish for Reading and Review or
SPAN 300 - Grammar in Review.
Required Cultural History Course chosen from the list below: (3 credits)
| SPAN 312 | Introduction to Latinx Studies | 3 |
| SPAN 313 | Intro. Hispanic Cultures & Civilization | 3 |
| SPAN 328 | The History of Latinos in the United States | 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
Professional Focus (3 credits)
Required Core Spanish Language Courses: (12 credits)
Students must also complete
SPAN 250 - Intermediate Spanish and
SPAN 270 - Spanish for Reading and Review.
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 United States | 3 |