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Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
120 Credits
Learning a foreign language can offer many exciting professional opportunities, among them International Business, Law, Medicine, Teaching, Journalism, Social Work, Government, etc.
It also has the unquestionable benefit that you will learn more about your own language and culture.
Although learning a language can be work, the efforts pay off quickly when you finally get to use it. Whether you enjoy talking, reading, or mastering challenges, you'll find all of them in learning languages. So, why wait?
The department offers courses in French, German, and Spanish. The first two years (four courses) of each language are available if you need to fulfill a foreign language requirement or wish to continue the study of a foreign language begun in high school.
The first course in first year French, German, or Spanish (F100/G100/S100) has no prerequisites and may be taken by any student with an interest in learning another language. The department also offers the Certificate in Hispanic Studies and a minor in Spanish.
This program is part of the School of Humanities & Social Sciences.
Degree Requirements
Major Requirements (33 cr)
A minimum of 36 credit hours must be taken at the 300 level or above, with at least 18 in the major. No course with a grade below a 2.0 (C) will be accepted in the major/concentration area.
Course Requirements
- SPAN-S 275 Introduction to Hispanic Culture
- HISP-S 308 Composition and Conversation in Spanish
- SPAN-S 326 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
- SPAN-S 360 Introduction to Hispanic Literature
- SPAN-S 381 Hispanic Civilization I
- SPAN-S 382 Hispanic Civilization II
- SPAN-S 383 Hispanic Civilization III
- SPAN-S 384 Hispanic Civilization IV
- Choose 6 credits of 300/400-level courses in SPAN or HISP
- SPAN-S 498 Capstone Seminar in Spanish
Immersion Requirements
Choose from two tracks:
- Regular Track: At least three credits must be credits obtained as part of an overseas program. These may also include: Internship Program in Spanish (SPAN-S 493), Service-Learning in Spanish (SPAN-S 370), etc...
- Cultural Immersion Track: At least nine credits must be credits obtained as part of an overseas program. These may also include: Internship Program in Spanish (SPAN-S 493), Service-Learning in Spanish (SPAN-S 370), etc...
Electives
Choose additional courses to reach 120 credit hours total.
Program Requirements
First-Year Seminar (0-3 cr)
- UCOL-U 101 First Year Seminar or
- HON-H 100 Freshman Honors Seminar
A passing grade is required in the First Year Seminar course. This course is mandatory for all beginning freshmen and for transfer students with no more than 12 credit hours of transferring coursework. This course must be taken in the first semester after admission to Indiana University East.
World Languages & Cultures (0-14 cr)
- SPAN-S 100 Elementary Spanish I (4 cr)
- SPAN-S 150 Elementary Spanish II (4 cr)
- SPAN-S 200 Second Year Spanish I (3 cr)
- SPAN-S 250 Second Year Spanish II (3 cr)
General Education Requirements
Recommended General Education Coursework:
- Written Communication Skills: ENG-W 270
- Quantitative Reasoning: MATH-H 111
Remaining General Education Requirements can be fulfilled as you and your advisor see fit.