Spanish and Hispanic Studies, B.A.

Requirements for the Interdepartmental Major in Spanish and Hispanic Studies:

A minimum of seven courses beyond the 101-level, including two 300-level courses (from different clusters; see listing of clusters here ) and two 400-level courses; one of the 400-level courses must be taken with WS designation in the Spring term of the senior year unless the student writes a thesis in the other department that integrates the two disciplines. Students who seek and qualify for departmental honors must take SPN 489  (Honors Senior Project), which will count as one 400-level course with WS designation. ID majors seeking honors must fulfill honors requirements in both departments/programs.

Requirements for Secondary School Certification:

• PSY 246 , and “Structured Field Experiences” (EDS 500A, and EDS 500B each a noncredit course). Requirements within the major include:
• Twelve courses in the same language sequence (French, German, Spanish), including FRN 303 , GER 202  or SPN 203 , a civilization/culture course, a survey course, three courses at the 400 level, and 450.
• Participation in at least one of Union’s Terms Abroad in an appropriate country as required. Additional experiences in foreign cultures, intensive language programs, and/or terms abroad are highly recommended.
• Interdepartmental, interdisciplinary, and dual majors must complete all requirements listed for the individual major to qualify for the program.
• MLL majors are encouraged to take courses in more than one language and also to seek certification in more than one language. A student must complete a full major in each language in which certification is sought. Students seeking certification in more than one language are recommended to complete the combined degree program which will allow for greater flexibility in course selection as well as the possibility for two terms abroad.