Spanish (BA)
The curriculum in Spanish is designed to develop student skills in the oral and written language as well as to provide general knowledge of the Spanish, Spanish-American, and Puerto Rican literature in the historical and philological context of the Spanish language. The mastery and fluency in handling the vernacular language is an unavoidable commitment for the Spanish program and humanistic training program and for the Institution itself.
With the academic preparation provided, the Program graduates will be able to compete in the work force in different types of jobs that require fluidity and good handling of the Spanish language. It also prepares them to continue graduate studies.
A Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish is offered. The Institution offers four related minors.
The Metropolitan Campus is authorized to offer this Program.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish
| General Education Requirements |
48 credits |
| Major Requirements |
39 credits |
| Prescribed Distributive Requirements |
15-17 credits |
| Elective Courses |
12 credits |
| Total |
114-116 credits |
General Education Requirements - 48 credits
Forty-eight (48) credits are required as explained in the section “General Education Requirements for Bachelors’ Degrees.”
Major Requirements - 39 credits
Prescribed Distributive Requirements - 15 to 17 credits
| Three courses in Literature and/or Linguistics at the 4000 level | 9 |
| Another language (French, Italian, Latin or Portuguese) | 6-8 |