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Degree: BA

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Term 1 - A 0 - 8 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ASU 101-LA: The ASU Experience	1
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
SPA 101: Elementary Spanish I	4	C
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	8

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
Only true beginners are eligible to take SPA 101 and are required to take a Spanish Placement Test.

Term 1 - B 8 - 15 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
SPA 102: Elementary Spanish II	4	C
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	7

Take advantage of online tutoring.
Utilize ASU libraries.
View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.
Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.

Term 2 - A 15 - 22 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 142: College Mathematics (MA)	3	C
SPA 201: Intermediate Spanish (G) OR SPA 203: Intermediate Spanish I for Bilinguals (C & G)	4	C
Term hours subtotal:	7

Start to plan your study abroad experience. Learn about Global Intensive Experiences and summer abroad programs in Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico, and in Leon or Sevilla, Spain offered through ASU Study Abroad and the School of International Letters and Cultures.
Schedule an appointment with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to discuss the best study abroad options for your major.

Term 2 - B 22 - 29 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SPA 202: Intermediate Spanish (G) OR SPA 204: Intermediate Spanish II for Bilinguals (C & G)	4	C
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)	3
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	7

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to discuss the best study abroad options for your major.

Term 3 - A 29 - 35 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SLC 201: Introduction to Linguistics (HU or SB) OR SLC 202: Exploring Cultures: Words, Images, Stories (HU & G)	3	C
SPA 313: Spanish Conversation and Composition (G) OR SPA 315: Advanced Spanish I for Bilinguals (C)	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	6

Develop your skills.

Term 3 - B 35 - 41 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SPA 314: Spanish Conversation and Composition (G) OR SPA 316: Advanced Spanish II for Bilinguals (L & C)	3	C
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Historical Awareness (H)	3
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	6

Term 4 - A 41 - 48 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SPA 325: Introduction to Hispanic Literature (HU)	3	C
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)	4
Term hours subtotal:	7

Connect with ASU Online Career and Professional Development Services.

Term 4 - B 48 - 54 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SPA 412: Advanced Conversation and Composition (G)	3	C
Elective	3
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	6

Term 5 - A 54 - 61 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Upper Division Major Electives	3	C
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ) OR Natural Science - General (SG)	4
Term hours subtotal:	7

Create a first draft resume.

Term 5 - B 61 - 67 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SPA 400: Fundamentals of Spanish Linguistics (SB & G)	3	C
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	6

Term 6 - A 67 - 73 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

4** (400-Level) Spanish Literature	3	C
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)	3
Term hours subtotal:	6

Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.

Term 6 - B 73 - 79 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)	3
	Upper Division Elective	3
	Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
	Term hours subtotal:	6

Earn credit toward your Spanish major abroad. Learn about your study abroad options.
Explore an internship.

Term 7 - A 79 - 85 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

4** (400-Level) SPA Culture or Linguistics Course	3	C
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	6

Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.

Term 7 - B 85 - 91 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

	Upper Division Elective	3
	Elective	3
	Term hours subtotal:	6

Develop your professional online presence.

Term 8 - A 91 - 97 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Upper Division Spanish Literature, Linguistics and Culture Electives	3	C
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	6

Term 8 - B 97 - 103 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Upper Division Spanish Literature, Linguistics and Culture Electives	3	C
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	6

Complete an in person or virtual practice interview.

Term 9 - A 103 - 109 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

	Upper Division Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)	3
	Elective	3
	Term hours subtotal:	6

Gather professional references.

Term 9 - B 109 - 114 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

POR 101: Elementary Portuguese I (G) OR POR 320: Portuguese for Spanish Speakers I	3-4	C
Elective	2
Term hours subtotal:	5-6

Three credit hours of POR 101 will be applied to the Spanish major requirements. The remaining one credit hour from POR 101 will be applied toward the 120 total credit hours required for graduation.
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Term 10 - A 114 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Upper Division Spanish Literature, Linguistics and Culture Electives	3	C
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	6

Attend a virtual career and internship fair event.

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Notes:

First-Year Composition: All students are placed in ENG 101 unless submission of SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score, or college-level transfer credit or test credit equivalent to ASU's first-year composition course(s), determine otherwise. Students on Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Campuses are encouraged to complete the Directed Self-Placement survey to choose the first-year composition option they believe best suits their needs. Visit: https://cisa.asu.edu/DSP
Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum
Total College Residency Hrs: 12 minimum

General University Requirements Legend
General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)
First-Year Composition

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2022 - 2023 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.

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Spanish, BA

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1 - A

0 - 8 Credit Hours

ASU 101-LA: The ASU Experience

Hours: 1

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SPA 101: Elementary Spanish I

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
Only true beginners are eligible to take SPA 101 and are required to take a Spanish Placement Test.

Term 1 - B

8 - 15 Credit Hours

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SPA 102: Elementary Spanish II

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Take advantage of online tutoring.
Utilize ASU libraries.
View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.
Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.

Term 2 - A

15 - 22 Credit Hours

MAT 142: College Mathematics (MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SPA 201: Intermediate Spanish (G) OR SPA 203: Intermediate Spanish I for Bilinguals (C & G)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

Start to plan your study abroad experience. Learn about Global Intensive Experiences and summer abroad programs in Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico, and in Leon or Sevilla, Spain offered through ASU Study Abroad and the School of International Letters and Cultures.
Schedule an appointment with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to discuss the best study abroad options for your major.

Term 2 - B

22 - 29 Credit Hours

SPA 202: Intermediate Spanish (G) OR SPA 204: Intermediate Spanish II for Bilinguals (C & G)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)

Hours: 3

Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to discuss the best study abroad options for your major.

Term 3 - A

29 - 35 Credit Hours

SLC 201: Introduction to Linguistics (HU or SB) OR SLC 202: Exploring Cultures: Words, Images, Stories (HU & G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SPA 313: Spanish Conversation and Composition (G) OR SPA 315: Advanced Spanish I for Bilinguals (C)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

Develop your skills.

Term 3 - B

35 - 41 Credit Hours

SPA 314: Spanish Conversation and Composition (G) OR SPA 316: Advanced Spanish II for Bilinguals (L & C)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Historical Awareness (H)

Hours: 3

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Term 4 - A

41 - 48 Credit Hours

SPA 325: Introduction to Hispanic Literature (HU)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)

Hours: 4

Notes:

Connect with ASU Online Career and Professional Development Services.

Term 4 - B

48 - 54 Credit Hours

SPA 412: Advanced Conversation and Composition (G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Elective

Hours: 3

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Term 5 - A

54 - 61 Credit Hours

Upper Division Major Electives

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ) OR Natural Science - General (SG)

Hours: 4

Notes:

Create a first draft resume.

Term 5 - B

61 - 67 Credit Hours

SPA 400: Fundamentals of Spanish Linguistics (SB & G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Term 6 - A

67 - 73 Credit Hours

4** (400-Level) Spanish Literature

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)

Hours: 3

Notes:

Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.

Term 6 - B

73 - 79 Credit Hours

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).

Notes:

Earn credit toward your Spanish major abroad. Learn about your study abroad options.
Explore an internship.

Term 7 - A

79 - 85 Credit Hours

4** (400-Level) SPA Culture or Linguistics Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.

Term 7 - B

85 - 91 Credit Hours

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Develop your professional online presence.

Term 8 - A

91 - 97 Credit Hours

Upper Division Spanish Literature, Linguistics and Culture Electives

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Elective

Hours: 3

Term 8 - B

97 - 103 Credit Hours

Upper Division Spanish Literature, Linguistics and Culture Electives

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Complete an in person or virtual practice interview.

Term 9 - A

103 - 109 Credit Hours

Upper Division Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Gather professional references.

Term 9 - B

109 - 114 Credit Hours

POR 101: Elementary Portuguese I (G) OR POR 320: Portuguese for Spanish Speakers I

Hours: 3-4

Minimum Grade: C

Elective

Hours: 2

Notes:

Three credit hours of POR 101 will be applied to the Spanish major requirements. The remaining one credit hour from POR 101 will be applied toward the 120 total credit hours required for graduation.
Learn about ways to build skills.

Term 10 - A

114 - 120 Credit Hours

Upper Division Spanish Literature, Linguistics and Culture Electives

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Attend a virtual career and internship fair event.

Notes

- First-Year Composition: All students are placed in ENG 101 unless submission of SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score, or college-level transfer credit or test credit equivalent to ASU's first-year composition course(s), determine otherwise. Students on Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Campuses are encouraged to complete the Directed Self-Placement survey to choose the first-year composition option they believe best suits their needs. Visit: https://cisa.asu.edu/DSP
- Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.
Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

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Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum
Total College Residency Hrs: 12 minimum

General University Requirements Legend

General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)

First-Year Composition