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Spanish ,Minor

Spanish, Minor


Culture, Language, Latin America, Latino, Spain, bilingual

With Spanish proficiency added to your skill set, your future opportunities are greatly expanded.

Description

The minor program in Spanish adds to students' language fluency and also offers deep insight into the cultures of Spanish-speaking communities.

Learning a new language pushes the brain to get familiar with new grammar and vocabulary rules. It allows students to train their memory to remember new words, make connections between them, and use them in contextual situations.

At a glance
Program requirements

The minor in Spanish consists of 18 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of 15 hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be completed through courses offered by the School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies. Credit hours may not be shared between major and minor requirements. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the minor must be passed with a "C" (2.00) or better.
Core Requirements -- 12 credit hours
Three of the four credit hours from SPA 202 are counted toward the minor. The additional credit hour is applied toward university elective credit hours.
Upper-Division Electives -- 6 credit hours
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Enrollment requirements

GPA Requirement: None

Incompatible Majors: BA in 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 once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.

Career opportunities

The Spanish program offers excellent preparation for graduate school.

A minor in Spanish also is excellent preparation for employment as a teacher in the elementary or secondary school system, especially in those districts where bilingual programs are integral to the curricula.

Outside the education system, graduates with a minor in Spanish find employment as translators and interpreters in:

  • diplomatic corps
  • federal and state courts
  • law enforcement agencies
  • law firms
  • social agencies

The business world also provides employment for those fluent in Spanish. This is especially true in the American Southwest, with its proximity to Mexico and through outlets opened by multinational trade agreements.

Contact information
What are accelerated programs?
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

3 year programs

These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
What are concurrent programs?
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
What are joint programs?
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

What constitutes a new program?
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the “New Programs” option.
What are online programs?
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
What is the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

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