Certificate
Spanish
The Spanish program is part of the Division of Humanities in the College of Arts and Sciences. The objectives of the program’s curriculum are to develop the student’s proficiency in Spanish for personal and professional purposes and deepen the student’s knowledge and understanding of cultures associated with the language. Combined with other areas of specialization, the competence gained in the Spanish program will prepare the student for successful and meaningful engagement in our global society.
Degrees
Courses
SPN-111: Beginning Spanish I
Credits 3An introduction to Spanish language for new and novice language learners. Students will study fundamental concepts of the Spanish language, including the basic vocabulary, manners of expression, and cultural practicies. Students who are native heritage, or advanced Spanish speakers contact the Spanish program faculty for appropriate Spanish course advising. This course fulfills the Cultural and Global Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum, if pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree.
SPN-112: Beginning Spanish II
Credits 3Novice learners will continue to develop foundational abilities in Spanish, including interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive skills. Students who are native, heritage, or advanced Spanish speakers should contact the Spanish program faculty for appropriate Spanish course advising. Prerequisite: SPN 111 or permission of the Instructor. This course fulfills the Cultural and Global Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum, if pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree.
SPN-306: Spanish Conversation
Credits 3Students will practice speaking in Spanish for multiple interpersonal and presentational purposes, as well as review language concepts most commonly used in oral Spanish expression. Prerequisite: SPN 112 or Permission of the Instructor.
SPN-308: Writing in Spanish
Credits 3Students will review elementary and intermediate Spanish grammar, practice a variety of writing tasks, and learn how to edit their own and others' work. The course is conducted in Spanish. Offered every other fall semester. This course is required for the major and minor. Prerequisite: SPN 222 or acceptable score on placement test.
SPN-317: Spanish for the Professions
Credits 3A study of the Spanish language for professional purposes. Areas of study could include, but are not limited to, fields of medicine, business, and criminal justice, as well as helping professions such as education, social work, counseling, and ministry. Prerequisite: SPN 112 or Permission of the Instructor.
SPN-390: Special Topics
Credits 3A study of a selected topic of special interest related to the Spanish language or Spanish-speaking peoples and civilizations. SPN 390 may be repeated for credit provided the topic of study differs from previous SPN 390 courses taken for credit. The course is conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPN 112.
SPN-400: Study Abroad in Spanish
Credits 3Three-credit-hour elective for students who enroll in an approved study abroad program in a Spanish-speaking country. This credit is earned in addition to courses taken abroad in acknowledgement of the linguistic skill and cultural understanding gained from such learning experiences. It may not be used to fufill the Bachelor of Arts language requirement. Prerequisite: Approval of Spanish faculty.
SPN-ELE3: Spanish 300-400 Elective
Credits 3Please plan credits to fulfill a total of 18 hours of electives from Spanish at 300-400 levels. Once you have added this course to your plan, delete this placeholder by clicking the X.
SPN-ELEC: Spanish 200-400 Level Elective
Credits 3Please plan credits to fulfill a total of 9 hours of electives from Spanish at 200-400 levels. Once you have added this course to your plan, delete this placeholder by clicking the X.
SPN-ELEC1: Spanish 200, 300, 400 Elective
Credits 3Please plan credits to fulfill a total of 18 hours of electives from Spanish at 200, 300, or 400 levels. Once you have added this course to your plan, delete this placeholder by clicking the X.
SPN-ELEC2: Spanish 200-400 Elective
Credits 3Please plan credits to fulfill a total of 18 hours of electives from Spanish at 200-400 levels. Once you have added this course to your plan, delete this placeholder by clicking the X.
SPN-OR1: Either/Or Spanish Language
Credits 3Plan SPN 221 or SPN 308 depending on Spanish background. Once you have added this course to your plan, delete this placeholder by clicking the X.
SPN-OR2: Either/Or Spanish Language
Credits 3Plan SPN 222 or SPN 309 depending on Spanish background. Once you have added this course to your plan, delete this placeholder by clicking the X.
SPN-REQ1: Spanish Language
Credits 3Plan SPN 111 or SPN 221 depending on Spanish background. Once you have added this course to your plan, delete this placeholder by clicking the X.
SPN-REQ2: Spanish Language
Credits 3Plan SPN 112 or SPN 222 depending on Spanish background. Once you have added this course to your plan, delete this placeholder by clicking the X.
SPN-REQ3: Either/Or Spanish
Credits 3Plan SPN 308 or SPN Elective at 300-400 level. Once you have added this course to your plan, delete this placeholder by clicking the X.
SPN-REQ4: Either/Or Spanish
Credits 3Plan SPN 309 or SPN Elective at 300-400 level. Once you have added this course to your plan, delete this placeholder by clicking the X.