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Spanish, Minor

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Fluency in Spanish provides a broader perspective on Spanish-speaking communities around the world. You'll be prepared for future opportunities in a changing cultural landscape.
Description ▲

The minor program in Spanish provides students with an opportunity to gain proficiency in reading, speaking and writing the Spanish language. Students also gain a better understanding of the diverse cultures and regions of Spanish-speaking communities.

At a glance ▲

Curriculum ▲
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Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours
The minor in Spanish requires a total of 21 credit hours, of which 18 credit hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be taken from courses offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. A grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better is required for all courses.
Required Courses
Of the 12 credit hours of required courses for the Spanish minor, students select the appropriate language track: Spanish Second Language or Spanish Heritage/Bilingual Language track. Course substitutions are allowed for heritage and advanced speakers of the language.
SPA 202: Intermediate Spanish or SPA 204: Intermediate Spanish II for Bilinguals or SPA 210: Intensive Spanish II
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3

OR
9 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 9
Minor Tracks
Students complete nine credit hours from one option track below that is beneficial to their personal or academic goals. Option tracks include Spanish Language Studies, Spanish Literary and Cultural Studies, or Spanish Linguistics.

OR
OR
9 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 9
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
See information about Language Placement Testing or consult with an academic advisor in the School of International Letters and Cultures regarding placement into Spanish language classes. Students testing into higher Spanish language courses may need overrides to enroll.

Enrollment requirements ▲

GPA Requirement: 2.00

Incompatible Majors: BA in Spanish; BAE in secondary education (Spanish)

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit after the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.
Global opportunities▲
Global experience

Participation in a study abroad program can enhance a student's minor experience and education.

Career opportunities▲

Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.

Graduates with a minor in Spanish have enhanced communication skills and cultural competence, giving them an advantage as they pursue careers in political analysis, education, tourism and hospitality, the military, sociology, marketing, or various other fields.
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