Spanish Minor

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The Spanish minor provides students with linguistic and cultural competencies that enhance preparation for many disciplines such as business, hospitality management, mass communications, and education as well as pre-law and pre-medicine.

Minor Requirements

The minor in Spanish consists of a minimum of six courses beyond Spanish III (SPN 2200 ) or equivalent: two (2) required courses (6 credit hours) and four (4) upper-level elective courses (12 credit hours).

Total Minor Credit Hours: 18

Minor Core Credit Hours: 6

Notes:
*Students who place out of Spanish IV may substitute a SPN or SPW course beyond SPN 2201 .
**Native speakers may substitute SPN 2340 Advanced Spanish for Native Speakers I. In the case of highly qualified students, an upper level SPN/SPW course can be substituted.

SPN 2201 - Spanish IV Credit(s): 3 *
SPN 3300 - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition Credit(s): 3 **

Minor Elective Credit Hours: 12

Select 12 hours of SPN, SPW courses at 3000, 4000 level. (One SPT prefix course may be taken as part of the 12 hours.)

Students must complete a minimum of six (6) credits and two (2) courses exclusive to the minor that will not count toward the student’s major or other minors. These credits/courses must be completed at USF.

GPA Requirement

A GPA of 2.0 or better in the minor is required for certification.

Grading Requirement

All coursework completed for the Spanish Minor must have a grade of “C” or better to satisfy program requirements. Each minor course must be taken for a letter grade. No course may be taken Pass/Fail.

Residency Requirements

CAS Minor Academic Residency Requirement: 50% of minor must be completed at USF.

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