Undergraduate Degree Map for Completion in Four Years

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1 Page 1 of 5 Undergraduate Degree Map for Completion in Four Years College: College of Arts and Humanities Department: World Languages and Cultures Name of Program: SPANISH FOR THE PROFESSIONS Degree Designation: BS Emphasis/Concentration: Option: Version: 1 Version Explanation: Type of Program: Standard Major Minor Required: Yes Specific Minor (if required): Program Description: Students in the Spanish program acquire language proficiency and cultural competency that prepares them to work and travel where Spanish is spoken. Students at the end of their program will meet the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning. Spanish for the Professions is a degree that prepares students to work in a variety of careers where a high level of Spanish language and cultural competency associated with the Spanish speakers of the 21st century are required. The required coursework emphasizes the development of communicative competency, cutural competency and literacy (reading skills, translation of documents for the professions, etc.) to work in the 21st century workplace where Spanish is required. Required general education courses in a variety of areas (geography, ethnic studies, anthropology, philosophy, environmental studies, for example) and advanced coiurses in culture, civilization and history enhance the student's understanding of the people, cultures, and environments where Spanish is used in the workplace (here in the US and in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America). Core competencies include demonstration of skills in written and oral communication and competencies in literacy and cultures This program requires study abroad immersion in a Spanish speaking country Admission Requirements: Admission to Major is granted by the department. Minimum University administration requirements are: a minimum of 32 earned semester credit hours a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 ("C") Contact the department for application and placement procedures Advising: You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to successful completion of the degree. 1. All major courses must be taken for credit and the student must receive a grade of C or better (C does not count). 2. Study Abroad is highly recommended. See your advisor for information. All Spanish classes, with the exception of SPAN 210w and SPAN 450, can be taken abroad. 3. Students must take two Diverse Cultures courses from two different disciplines. Either one Purple and one Gold, or two Purple as part of their General Education requirements. 4. In General Education goal areas where two courses are required, courses must be from different disciplines. 5. Students must take two Writing Intensive courses. 6. Study Abroad is mandatory for this degree. A complete listing of program faculty, policies, and course descriptions is available in the undergraduate bulletin.

2 Page 2 of 5 TERM 1 FALL Completion of 15 credit hours SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish I 4 ENV 101 Perspectives in Environmental Science (GE 10) 4 GEOG 103 Introductory Cultural Geography (GE 5 Purple) 3 ENG 101 Composition (GE 1A) 4 Must receive a grade of C or better (Cdoes not count) Term 1 Notes: Other Required General Education Course (GE 3) 3 4 At least one course in goal area 3 must have a laboratory. TERM 2 SPRING Completion of 30 credit hours Advance to Sophomore status SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish II 4 Term 2 Notes: Declare major. Declare minor. General Education Course (GE 4) 3 Recommend MATH 110. Must receive a grade of C or better (Cdoes not count) CMST 203 Intercultural Communication (GE 7 Purple) 3 ETHN 150 Multi Cultural/Ethnic Experience (Gold) 3 Other Required General Education Course (GE 3) 3 4 Make sure that the course is in a different discipline from the previous goal area 3 course taken. TERM 3 FALL

3 Page 3 of 5 SPAN 293 2nd year Spanish Grammar and Conversation 6 SPAN 394 Intermediate Grammar and Conversation 6 SPAN 393 Advanced Grammar and Conversation 6 Term 3 Notes: This term is taken as Study Abroad. This is a suggested timetable for study abroad, see your advisor for details and to discuss what works best for you. TERM 4 SPRING Completion of 60 credit hours Advance to Junior status SPAN 210W Composition and Conversation 4 Writing Intensive CMST 212 Professional Communication and Interviewing (GE 1B) 3 ANTH 240 Language and Culture (GE 5) 4 Minor courses 6 8 Term 4 Notes: TERM 5 FALL Apply for Graduation SPAN 365 Selected Readings 4 SPAN 355 Spanish Civilization 4 ANTH 240 Language and Culture (GE 8) 4 Term 5 Notes: Minor course 3 4 General Education (GE 11) 2 3 TERM 6 SPRING

4 Page 4 of 5 Completion of 90 credit hours Advance to Senior status SPAN 356 Latin American Civilization 4 Can substitute HIST 442 History of Latin America ENG 272w Business Communication 4 ETHN 204w Perspectives on Latinos/Hispanics 3 General Education course (GE 6 Writing Intensive) 3 Take PHIL 224W, PHIL 240W or PHIL 321W. Minor courses 3 4 Term 6 Notes: Apply for graduation TERM 7 FALL SPAN 402 Topics in Spanish Peninsular Literature 4 Can take either SPAN 402 or SPAN 403 SPAN 450 Spanish for the Professions 4 Term 7 Notes: Minor course 3 4 BLAW 131 Consumer Law and Ethics (GE 9) 3 General Education (GE 6) 3 4 Make sure course is in a different discipline from the goal area 6 course previously taken. TERM 8 SPRING SPAN 401 Topics in Linguistics 4 SPAN 407 Topics in Translation 4 SPAN 498 Internship: Spanish for the Professions 1 4 Term 8 Notes: SPAN 401 and SPAN 498 are electives. Minor course (if needed) 6 8

5 Page 5 of 5 PROGRAM NOTES This program requires study abroad immersion in a Spanish speaking country. It is strongly recommended that you study abroad prior to enrolling in upper division content specific courses in order to equip yourself with the advanced language skills required. Study Abroad is offered fall, spring and summer. DEGREE MAP CHECKLIST: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 1. Minimum of 15 credits per semester 2. General Education = 44 credits 3. Diverse Cultures = 2 course (6 credits minimum) from two disciplines 4. Writing Intensive = 2 courses (6 credits minimum) 5. Major = 49 credits 6. Upper Division Requirements = 40 credits minimum 7. Professional Education (if required) = 30 credits 8. Language Requirements (if BA) = 8 credits minimum 9. Minor = 20 credits 10. Total credits required for degree 120 DEGREE MAP COMPLETE Map is complete and ready for review 1. Faculty please send an to your Department Chair when map is ready to review. 2. Department Chair please send an to your Dean when map is ready to review. 3. Dean please send an to the Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Studies when map is ready to review. DEAN APPROVAL Map reviewed and approved by Dean Save and Close