Spanish, B.A.

Mission

The mission of the Spanish Program is to prepare students for life, work, service and scholarship in Spanish speaking communities within the U.S. and abroad. We seek to guide students to develop holistic, integrative reasoning as the foundation for service to others, work in the professions and further academic study in Spanish.

Degree Program

A Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish is conferred upon the completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. The Spanish major requires the completion of a minimum of 32 credits, 24 of which must be upper-division. A minimum grade of C is required for any course to be counted toward the major.

All Spanish majors (except for those pursuing a professional or secondary instruction concentration) will be required to take either SPAN 334SPAN 335SPAN 485 and/or complete an approved study abroad program. See the Department of Modern Languages for more information.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the acquisition of advanced cognitive and linguistic knowledge (ULO 1).
  2. Formulate questions about cultural and linguistic difference and critically evaluate other cultures in relation to themselves (ULO 1).
  3. Interact effectively in a cross-cultural context, whether local or global, while exhibiting humility in relation to other cultures and languages (ULO 2).
  4. Integrate Christian faith into cross-cultural interactions in the target language (ULO 2).
  5. Communicate orally at advanced target language proficiency by engaging in conversation in a clearly participatory manner (ULO 3).
  6. Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the written language by reading and interacting with texts across a range of genres and topics and writing formal and informal correspondence, narratives, descriptions, and analyses, all in the target language (ULO 3).

Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information section of this catalog.

Admission Requirements

All students intending to minor or major in Spanish must:

  1. Place into the correct level by department assessment or successfully complete the prerequisite coursework in order to start the program. All students must pass the previous course with a grade of "B-" or higher, or obtain a satisfactory score on a normed placement exam given by the department, in order to proceed with the major or minor. Students with AP Spanish Language scores of 4 or higher will be given 8 credits for SPAN 100 and SPAN 200 but will need to take the placement test to determine the appropriate entry course. Students with AP Spanish Literature scores of 4 or higher will be given 4 credits for SPAN 351 but will need to take the placement test to determine the appropriate entry course.
  2. File an application with the Department of Modern Languages and complete an interview with a faculty member.

Program Courses

Students desiring to minor in Spanish are strongly encouraged to begin during their freshman and sophomore years. Placement in Spanish classes will be based on a mandatory department assessment. Students entering the program with less than two years of high school Spanish or one semester of college Spanish will automatically be placed in the first course, either SPAN 100 or SPAN 215. Students who do not maintain continuous enrollment must be retested and placed accordingly. Advancement from one course in the lower-division sequence to the next will require demonstration of proficiency.

The Spanish major and minor allow students to proceed through two course tracks, one for second language learners of Spanish and the other for heritage learners of Spanish. A student’s progression through the program relies heavily on the sequencing of courses; therefore, it is important that students work closely with the Spanish program advisors. Students whose level of language places them into the 300-level of courses may substitute higher level courses for required courses at the 200-level with the permission of the Department of Modern Languages.

Curriculum Requirements

A Generalist in Spanish must complete 32 credits as detailed below. Students may substitute alternate upper-level courses with permission of the department. All Generalists must complete either SPAN 334, SPAN 335, SPAN 485, or complete an approved study abroad program.

All Spanish majors meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 3 credits in integration seminar within the major.
Program Courses
Students will be placed into one of the following tracks and take 4-12 credits based on language level determined by departmental placement exam.4-12
Second Language Learners
Spanish Language and Culture III
Advanced Spanish Communication I
Advanced Spanish Communication II
Heritage Learners
Basic Spanish for the Heritage Learner
Basic Spanish for Heritage Learners IA
and Basic Spanish for Heritage Learners IB
Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners I
Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners II
All students must take:
SPAN 340Introduction to Literary Masterpieces4
or SPAN 350 Hispanic Civilization and Culture
SPAN 480Senior Portfolio1
BBST 4655Integration Seminar: Contemporary Hispanic Studies 13
Select 12-20 credits based on credits completed in program course track.12-20
Intercultural Communication in Spanish
Community Spanish
Spanish Study Tour
Introduction to Literary Masterpieces
Foundations of Hispanic Literary Study: Genre
Hispanic Civilization and Culture
Hispanic Studies: Culture, Language, or Literature
Topics in Hispanic Culture
Topics in Hispanic Linguistics
Topics in Spanish for Specific Purposes
Topics in Hispanic Literature
Spanish Applied Linguistics and Teaching Pedagogy
Introduction to Translation I
Introduction to Translation II
Spanish to English Translation I
Spanish to English Translation II
English to Spanish Translation I
English to Spanish Translation II
Contemporary Hispanic Studies: A Biblical Perspective
Teaching Assistant Practicum
Directed Research
Internship
Program Course Requirements: 32 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements71
General Electives17
Total Credits120
1

​Fulfills the BBST 465 Biblical and Theological Studies Integration Seminar requirement.

Professional Concentrations

Students in the Bilingual Education, Global Marketplace, International Relations, and Ministry Professional concentrations below must complete 28 credits of Spanish (as detailed above) plus the required courses in their selected concentration. Total program and concentration credits are located on each concentration table below.

Concentrations Curriculum Requirements Overview

Bilingual Education, Global Marketplace, International Relations, and Ministry Concentrations 

All Spanish majors meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 3 credits in integration seminar within the major.
Concentration Courses
Students will be placed into one of the following tracks and take 4-12 credits based on language level determined by departmental placement exam.4-12
Second Language Learners
Spanish Language and Culture III
Advanced Spanish Communication I
Advanced Spanish Communication II
Heritage Learners
Basic Spanish for the Heritage Learner
Basic Spanish for Heritage Learners IA
and Basic Spanish for Heritage Learners IB
Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners I
Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners II
All students must take:
SPAN 340Introduction to Literary Masterpieces4
or SPAN 350 Hispanic Civilization and Culture
SPAN 480Senior Portfolio1
BBST 4655Integration Seminar: Contemporary Hispanic Studies 13
Electives
Select 8-16 credits based on credits completed in program course track.8-16
Intercultural Communication in Spanish
Community Spanish
Spanish Study Tour
Introduction to Literary Masterpieces
Foundations of Hispanic Literary Study: Genre
Hispanic Civilization and Culture
Hispanic Studies: Culture, Language, or Literature
Topics in Hispanic Culture
Topics in Hispanic Linguistics
Topics in Spanish for Specific Purposes
Topics in Hispanic Literature
Spanish Applied Linguistics and Teaching Pedagogy
Introduction to Translation I
Introduction to Translation II
Spanish to English Translation I
Spanish to English Translation II
English to Spanish Translation I
English to Spanish Translation II
Teaching Assistant Practicum
Directed Research
Internship
Select a Professional Concentration (below)12-18
Total Credits40-46
1

​Fulfills the BBST 465 Biblical and Theological Studies Integration Seminar requirement.

Bilingual Education

A Spanish B.A. with a concentration in Bilingual Education requires 28 credits of Spanish and an additional 12 credits of coursework housed in the School of Education. This concentration is designed for students interested in exploring the field of education in a bilingual context and can lead to the addition of a Bilingual Authorization once a California Teaching Credential is earned. Total concentration credits are 40.

Concentration Courses
LEDU 301Introduction to Teaching3
LEDU 390Latina/o Diversity in a U.S. Context3
LEDU 391Socio-historical Context for Bilingual Education – Spanish3
LEDU 392Bilingual Methodologies - Spanish3
Program Course (Spanish) Requirements: 28 credits28
Concentration Course Requirements: 12 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements71
General Electives9
Total Credits120

Global Marketplace

A Spanish, B.A. with a concentration in Global Marketplace requires 28 credits of Spanish and an additional 18 credits of coursework housed in the Crowell School of Business. This concentration is designed for students interested in gaining a broad understanding of skills necessary for working in the local and global marketplace using their bilingual skills. Total concentration credits are 46.

In addition to meeting the Core Curriculum requirement of 3 credits in integration seminar within the major, students in the Global Marketplace concentration meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 3 credits in mathematics within the concentration.
Concentration Courses 1
MATH 190Business Statistics 23
BUSN 201Principles of Macroeconomics3
or BUSN 205 Economic Principles
BUSN 211Principles of Accounting I3
BUSN 220Management Information Systems3
BUSN 230Introduction to Marketing3
BUSN 347Global Business Environment3
Program Course (Spanish) Requirements: 28 credits28
Concentration Course Requirements: 18 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements68
General Electives6
Total Credits120
1

Students in the Global Marketplace Concentration are encouraged to complete additional credits in Business in order to complete a minor in Business Administration and satisfy the requirements for admittance into the Crowell School of Business' MBA program. See the Crowell School of Business webpage for details. 

2

Fulfills the Mathematics Core Curriculum requirement.

International Relations

A Spanish, B.A. with a concentration in International Relations requires 28 credits of Spanish and an additional 15 credits in Political Science. This concentration is designed for students desiring to use their language and cultural skills in careers that focus on global politics foreign affairs. Total concentration credits are 43.

In addition to meeting the Core Curriculum requirement of 3 credits in integration seminar within the major, students in the International Relations concentration fulfill 3 credits of the 6 credit Core Curriculum requirement in history within the concentration.
Concentration Courses
POSC 208World Politics3
POSC 211Introduction to Political Economy3
POSC 225Survey of American Government 13
POSC 308Foreign Policy and Diplomacy3
POSC 365Wealth and Justice3
Program Course (Spanish) Requirements: 2828
Concentration Course Requirements: 15 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements68
General Electives9
Total Credits120
1

Fulfills 3 credits of the History Core Curriculum requirement.

Ministry

A Spanish, B.A. with a concentration in Ministry is designed for students who want to pursue the vocation of Christian Ministry in Spanish speaking communities. It requires 28 credits in Spanish coursework and an additional 15 credits in coursework focused on Christian Ministries. Total concentration credits are 43.

In addition to meeting the Core Curriculum requirement of 3 credits in integration seminar within the major, students in the Ministry concentration fulfill 3 credits of the 6 credit BBST 300/400 elective requirement within the concentration.
Concentration Courses
BBST 320Methods of Bible Study 13
CEED 150Foundations of Ministry3
or CEED 242 Psychology of Learning and Development
CEED 260Interpersonal and Cross-Cultural Relationships in Christian Ministry3
CEED 312Christian Ministry Skills3
or CEED 254 Leadership Development
CEED 313Christian Ministry Discipleship3
Program Course (Spanish) Requirements: 28 credits28
Concentration Course Requirements: 15 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements68
General Electives9
Total Credits120
1

Fulfills 3 credits of BBST 300/400 electives.

Secondary Instruction

The Secondary Instruction concentration is designed for students whose goal is to teach Spanish at the high school level. A concentration in Secondary Instruction offers Spanish coursework that, in conjunction with a teacher preparation program, leads to a California SB2042 Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential in Spanish.1 The Secondary Instruction concentration consists of a total of 55 credits as listed below.

Students in the Secondary Instruction concentration meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 6 credits in behavioral science and integration seminar within the concentration and also fulfill 3 of the 6 credit Core Curriculum requirement in history within the concentration.
Program Courses
Students will be placed into one of the following tracks and take 4-12 credits based on language level determined by departmental placement exam.12
Second Language Learners
Spanish Language and Culture III
Advanced Spanish Communication I
Advanced Spanish Communication II
Heritage Learners
Basic Spanish for the Heritage Learner
Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners I
Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners II
All students must take:
HIST 200United States History To 1865 23
or POSC 225 Survey of American Government
PSYC 200Introduction to Psychology 33
SPAN 340Introduction to Literary Masterpieces4
SPAN 350Hispanic Civilization and Culture4
SPAN 480Senior Portfolio1
BBST 4655Integration Seminar: Contemporary Hispanic Studies 43
Select 8-16 credits from the following:8
Community Spanish
Spanish Study Tour
Foundations of Hispanic Literary Study: Genre
Hispanic Studies: Culture, Language, or Literature
Topics in Hispanic Culture
Topics in Hispanic Linguistics
Topics in Spanish for Specific Purposes
Topics in Hispanic Literature
Introduction to Translation I
Introduction to Translation II
Spanish to English Translation I
Spanish to English Translation II
English to Spanish Translation I
English to Spanish Translation II
Teaching Assistant Practicum
Directed Research
Education Courses
LEDU 301Introduction to Teaching3
LEDU 330Psychological Foundations of Education3
LEDU 341Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students3
LEDU 425Secondary Content Area Reading3
LEDU 433Single Subject Pedagogy2
LEDU 438Secondary Curriculum, Differentiation, and Assessment3
Student teaching (12 credits) may be completed at the graduate level and is not required for undergraduate graduation. Please meet with an advisor in the School of Education.
Secondary Student Teaching I
Secondary Student Teaching II
Program/Concentration Course Requirements: 55 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements65
Total Credits120
1

Students should be aware that the Professional Teacher Preparation Program leading to a California Teaching Credential at Biola University is subject to change in response to new legislation and for accreditation and reporting purposes. Please see a credential analyst in the School of Education for current information on completing the requirements for a teaching credential. Students must consult with both their major advisor and a School of Education advisor.

2

Fulfills 3 credits of the History Core Curriculum requirement. The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires that a teaching credential candidate must have completed a minimum 2-credit course that covers the U.S. Constitution or fulfill this requirement by examination. Biola University students may complete this requirement by taking either HIST 200 or POSC 225 with a grade of C or better. Students receiving AP college credit for either HIST 200 or POSC 225 will also meet this requirement. Transfer coursework must be reviewed by a credential analyst in the School of Education.

3

Fulfills the Behavioral Science Core Curriculum requirement.

4

​Fulfills the BBST 465 Biblical and Theological Studies Integration Seminar requirement.

NOTE: The course sequence table is designed by the major department and is one way that the classes will work out properly in sequence for your major. However, there are alternative or flexible ways to rotate some of the classes within the same year/level and sometimes between year levels. Please contact your major department advisor to discuss flexible alternatives in scheduling the sequence of your classes.

Taking coursework during the summer session may also be an option to accelerate your degree path.

See Core Curriculum Program section for a list of approved Core Curriculum courses.

Spanish, B.A. Bilingual Education (SPBE)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 103 or 1653BBST 103 or 1653
ENGL 100 or 1123HIST 100 or 1013
GNST 1021KNES 1071
SPAN 201 or 2151,24SPAN 301 or 31124
Math (see Core Curriculum)3Behavioral Science (see Core Curriculum)3
Science (see Core Curriculum)3Philosophy (see Core Curriculum)3
 17 17
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 209 or 2103BBST 209 or 2103
HIST 200 or POSC 2253LEDU 3013
SPAN 300 or 31024SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4
Literature (see Core Curriculum)3Communication (see Core Curriculum)3
General Elective3General Elective2
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 2513BBST 3543
LEDU 3903BBST 4655 (fulfills BBST 465 Integration Seminar requirement)3
SPAN 340 or 3504ENGL 3133
Fine Arts (see Core Curriculum)3LEDU 3913
KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1General Elective3
 Writing Competency Requirement
 Graduation Application due in Registrar's Office
 14 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 3653BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3
LEDU 3923BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3
SPAN 4801SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4
General Elective3General Elective3
General Elective3 
 13 13
Total Credits 120
1

This table assumes students have already taken Elementary Spanish and are starting with SPAN 201. Students may take general electives or Spanish electives in place of Core Curriculum Spanish if they have fulfilled the requirement.

2

This choice depends on students' track (Second Language Learners or Heritage Learners). See department for advising.

Spanish, B.A. Generalist in Spanish (SPGN)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 103 or 1653BBST 103 or 1653
ENGL 100 or 1123HIST 100 or 1013
GNST 1021KNES 1071
SPAN 201 or 2151,24SPAN 301 or 31124
Math (see Core Curriculum)3Philosophy (see Core Curriculum)3
Science (see Core Curriculum)3 
 17 14
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 209 or 2103BBST 209 or 2103
HIST 200, 201, or POSC 2253SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4
SPAN 300 or 31024Communication (see Core Curriculum)3
Literature (see Core Curriculum)3General Elective3
General Elective3General Elective3
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 2513BBST 3543
SPAN 340 or 3504ENGL 3133
SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4
Behavioral Science (see Core Curriculum)3Fine Arts (see Core Curriculum)3
 KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1
 Writing Competency Requirement
 Graduation Application due in Registrar's Office
 14 14
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 3653BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3
SPAN 4801BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3
SPAN 4851BBST 4655 (fulfills BBST 465 Integration Seminar requirement)3
SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4General Elective3
General Elective3General Elective3
General Elective 2 
 14 15
Total Credits 120
1

This table assumes students have already taken Elementary Spanish and are starting with SPAN 201. Students may take general electives or Spanish electives in place of Core Curriculum Spanish if they have fulfilled the requirement.

2

This choice depends on students' track (Second Language Learners or Heritage Learners). See department for advising.

Spanish, B.A. Global Marketplace (SPGM)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 103 or 1653BBST 103 or 1653
ENGL 100 or 1123HIST 100 or 1013
GNST 1021KNES 1071
MATH 190 (fulfills Math Core Curriculum requirement)3SPAN 301 or 31124
SPAN 201 or 2151,24Behavioral Science (See Core Curriculum)3
Science (see Core Curriculum)3Philosophy (see Core Curriculum)3
 17 17
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 209 or 2103BBST 209 or 2103
HIST 200 or POSC 2253SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4
SPAN 300 or 31024Concentration Course3
Literature (see Core Curriculum)3Communication (see Core Curriculum)3
 13 13
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 2513BBST 3543
SPAN 340 or 3504ENGL 3133
Concentration Course3SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4
Fine Arts (see Core Curriculum)3Concentration Course3
KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1General Elective3
 Writing Competency Requirement
 Graduation Application due in Registrar's Office
 14 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 3653BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3
SPAN 4801BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3
SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4BBST 4655 (fulfills BBST 465 Integration Seminar requirement)3
Concentration Course3Concentration Course3
General Elective3General Elective4
 14 16
Total Credits 120
1

This table assumes students have already taken Elementary Spanish and are starting with SPAN 201. Students may take general electives or Spanish electives in place of Core Curriculum Spanish if they have fulfilled the requirement.

2

This choice depends on students' track (Second Language Learners or Heritage Learners). See department for advising.

Spanish, B.A. International Relations (SPIR)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 103 or 1653BBST 103 or 1653
ENGL 100 or 1123HIST 100 or 1013
GNST 1021KNES 1071
SPAN 201 or 2151,24Philosophy (see Core Curriculum)3
Math (see Core Curriculum)3General Elective4
Science (see Core Curriculum)3 
 17 14
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 209 or 2103BBST 209 or 2103
POSC 225 (fulfills 3 credits of History Core Curriculum requirement)3SPAN 301 or 31124
SPAN 300 or 31024Concentration Course3
Literature (see Core Curriculum)3Communication (see Core Curriculum)3
General Elective3General Elective3
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 2513BBST 3543
SPAN 340 or 3504ENGL 3133
Behavioral Science (see Core Curriculum)3SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4
KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1Concentration Course3
General Elective4Fine Arts (see Core Curriculum)3
 Writing Competency Requirement
 Graduation Application due in Registrar's Office
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 3653BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3
SPAN 4801BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3
SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4BBST 4655 (fulfills BBST 465 Integration Seminar requirement)3
Concentration Course3Concentration Course3
General Elective3 
 14 12
Total Credits 120
1

This table assumes students have already taken Elementary Spanish and are starting with SPAN 201. Students may take general electives or Spanish electives in place of Core Curriculum Spanish if they have fulfilled the requirement.

2

This choice depends on students' track (Second Language Learners or Heritage Learners). See department for advising.

Spanish, B.A. Ministry (SPMN)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 103 or 1653BBST 103 or 1653
ENGL 100 or 1123HIST 100 or 1013
GNST 1021KNES 1071
SPAN 201 or 2151,24Philosophy (see Core Curriculum)3
Science (see Core Curriculum)3General Elective4
 14 14
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 209 or 2103BBST 209 or 2103
HIST 200, 201, or POSC 2253SPAN 301 or 31124
SPAN 300 or 31024Concentration Course3
Literature (see Core Curriculum)3Communication (see Core Curriculum)3
General Elective3General Elective3
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 2513BBST 3543
SPAN 340 or 3504ENGL 3133
Behavioral Science (see Core Curriculum)3SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4
KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1Concentration Course3
Math (see Core Curriculum)3Fine Arts (see Core Curriculum)3
 Writing Competency Requirement
 Graduation Application due in Registrar's Office
 14 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 3653BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3
SPAN 4801BBST 320 (fulfills 3 credits of BBST 300/400 requirement)3
Concentration Course3BBST 4655 (fulfills BBST 465 Integration Seminar requirement)3
SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4Concentration Course3
General Elective3General Elective4
 14 16
Total Credits 120
1

This table assumes students have already taken Elementary Spanish and are starting with SPAN 201. Students may take general electives or Spanish electives in place of Core Curriculum Spanish if they have fulfilled the requirement.

2

This choice depends on students' track (Second Language Learners or Heritage Learners). See department for advising.

Spanish, B.A. Secondary Instruction (SPSI) 

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 103 or 1653BBST 103 or 1653
ENGL 100 or 1123KNES 1071
GNST 1021PSYC 200 (fulfills Behavioral Science Core Curriculum requirement)3
HIST 100 or 1013Fine Arts (see Core Curriculum)3
SPAN 201 or 2151,24General Elective4
 14 14
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 209 or 2103BBST 209 or 2103
HIST 200 or POSC 225 (fulfills 3 credits of History Core Curriculum requirement)3LEDU 3413
LEDU 3013SPAN 301 or 31124
SPAN 300 or 31024SPAN 3404
KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1SPAN 3504
 14 18
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 2513BBST 3543
LEDU 4253ENGL 3133
SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4LEDU 3303
Communication (see Core Curriculum)3SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4
Science (see Core Curriculum)3Math (see Core Curriculum)3
 Writing Competency Requirement
 Graduation Application due in Registrar's Office
 16 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3
BBST 3653BBST 4655 (fulfills BBST 465 Integration Seminar requirement)3
SPAN 4801LEDU 4332
Literature (see Core Curriculum)3LEDU 4383
Philosophy (see Core Curriculum)3LEDU 45030
 LEDU 45230
 SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4
 13 15
Total Credits 120
1

This table assumes students have already taken Elementary Spanish and are starting with SPAN 201. Students may take general electives or Spanish electives in place of Core Curriculum Spanish if they have fulfilled the requirement.

2

This choice depends on students' track (Second Language Learners or Heritage Learners). See department for advising.

3

It is possible to complete LEDU 450 (6) & LEDU 452 (6) prior to graduation if the Foreign Language requirement has been met and coursework is taken during Summer sessions. Cross-listed as SEED 514 and SEED 515 at the graduate level. Meet with an advisor in the School of Education.

NOTE: The course sequence table is designed by the major department and is one way that the classes will work out properly in sequence for your major. However, there are alternative or flexible ways to rotate some of the classes within the same year/level and sometimes between year levels. Please contact your major department advisor to discuss flexible alternatives in scheduling the sequence of your classes.

Taking coursework during the summer session may also be an option to accelerate your degree path.

See Core Curriculum Program section for a list of approved Core Curriculum courses.

Spanish, B.A. Bilingual Education (SPBE)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 1014HNRS 1054
HNRS 1024HNRS 1064
GNST 1021SPAN 301 or 31124
KNES 1071General Elective3
SPAN 201 or 2151,24 
Math (see Core Curriculum)3 
 17 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 2104HNRS 2304
HNRS 2154HNRS 2314
SPAN 300 or 31024LEDU 3013
KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1General Elective3
Science (see Core Curriculum)3 
 16 14
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 3244BBST 4655 (fulfills BBST 465 Integration Seminar requirement)3
HNRS 3262HNRS 3374
LEDU 3903HNRS 3392
SPAN 340 or 3504LEDU 3913
SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4General Elective3
Writing Competency Requirement 
 17 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 4434HNRS 4584
LEDU 3923HNRS 4672
SPAN 4801SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4
General Elective4General Elective4
 12 14
Total Credits 120
1

This table assumes students have already taken Elementary Spanish and are starting with SPAN 201. Students may take general electives or Spanish electives in place of Core Curriculum Spanish if they have fulfilled the requirement.

2

This choice depends on students' track (Second Language Learners or Heritage Learners). See department for advising.

Spanish, B.A. Generalist in Spanish (SPGN)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 1014HNRS 1054
HNRS 1024HNRS 1064
GNST 1021SPAN 301 or 31124
KNES 1071General Elective3
SPAN 201 or 2151,24 
Math (see Core Curriculum)3 
 17 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 2104HNRS 2304
HNRS 2154HNRS 2314
SPAN 300 or 31024Science (see Core Curriculum)3
KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1General Elective3
General Elective3 
 16 14
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 3244HNRS 3374
HNRS 3262HNRS 3392
SPAN 340 or 3504SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4
SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4General Elective3
General Elective3 
Writing Competency Requirement 
 17 13
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 4434HNRS 4584
SPAN 4801HNRS 4672
SPAN 4851BBST 4655 (fulfills BBST 465 Integration Seminar requirement)3
General Elective3SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4
General Elective3General Elective3
 12 16
Total Credits 120
1

This table assumes students have already taken Elementary Spanish and are starting with SPAN 201. Students may take general electives or Spanish electives in place of Core Curriculum Spanish if they have fulfilled the requirement.

2

This choice depends on students' track (Second Language Learners or Heritage Learners). See department for advising.

Spanish, B.A. Global Marketplace (SPGM)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 1014HNRS 1054
HNRS 1024HNRS 1064
GNST 1021KNES 1071
MATH 190 (fulfills Math Core Curriculum requirement)3Science (see Core Curriculum)3
SPAN 201 or 2151,24General Elective4
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 2104HNRS 2304
HNRS 2154HNRS 2314
BUSN 201 or 2053BUSN 2113
SPAN 300 or 31024SPAN 301 or 31124
 15 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 3244HNRS 3374
HNRS 3262HNRS 3392
BUSN 2203BUSN 2303
SPAN 340 or 3504SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4
KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1General Elective3
General Elective3 
Writing Competency Requirement 
 17 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 4434HNRS 4584
SPAN 4801HNRS 4672
SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4BBST 4655 (fulfills BBST 465 Integration Seminar requirement)3
General Elective4BUSN 3473
 13 12
Total Credits 120
1

This table assumes students have already taken Elementary Spanish and are starting with SPAN 201. Students may take general electives or Spanish electives in place of Core Curriculum Spanish if they have fulfilled the requirement.

2

This choice depends on students' track (Second Language Learners or Heritage Learners). See department for advising.

Spanish, B.A. International Relations (SPIR)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 1014HNRS 1054
HNRS 1024HNRS 1064
GNST 1021Math (see Core Curriculum)3
POSC 2083Science (see Core Curriculum)3
SPAN 201 or 2151,24General Elective4
 16 18
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 2104HNRS 2304
HNRS 2154HNRS 2314
KNES 1071POSC 2253
POSC 2113POSC 3083
SPAN 300 or 31024SPAN 301 or 31124
 16 18
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 3244HNRS 3374
HNRS 3262HNRS 3392
SPAN 340 or 3504SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4
General Elective3KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1
Writing Competency RequirementGeneral Elective3
 13 14
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 4434HNRS 4584
SPAN 4801HNRS 4672
SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4BBST 4655 (fulfills BBST 465 Integration Seminar requirement)3
General Elective4POSC 3653
 13 12
Total Credits 120
1

This table assumes students have already taken Elementary Spanish and are starting with SPAN 201. Students may take general electives or Spanish electives in place of Core Curriculum Spanish if they have fulfilled the requirement.

2

This choice depends on students' track (Second Language Learners or Heritage Learners). See department for advising.

Spanish, B.A. Ministry (SPMN)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 1014HNRS 1054
HNRS 1024HNRS 1064
CEED 150 or 2423Math (see Core Curriculum)3
GNST 1021Science (see Core Curriculum)3
SPAN 201 or 2151,24General Elective4
 16 18
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 2104HNRS 2304
HNRS 2154HNRS 2314
CEED 2603CEED 312 or 2543
KNES 1071SPAN 301 or 31124
SPAN 300 or 31024 
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 3244HNRS 3374
HNRS 3262HNRS 3392
SPAN 340 or 3504SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4
KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1General Elective3
General Elective3General Elective3
Writing Competency Requirement 
 14 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 4434HNRS 4584
BBST 3203HNRS 4672
SPAN 4801BBST 4655 (fulfills BBST 465 Integration Seminar requirement)3
SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4CEED 3133
General Elective1 
 13 12
Total Credits 120
1

This table assumes students have already taken Elementary Spanish and are starting with SPAN 201. Students may take general electives or Spanish electives in place of Core Curriculum Spanish if they have fulfilled the requirement.

2

This choice depends on students' track (Second Language Learners or Heritage Learners). See department for advising.

Spanish, B.A. Secondary Instruction (SPSI)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 1014HNRS 1054
HNRS 1024HNRS 1064
GNST 1021KNES 1071
PSYC 2003Math (see Core Curriculum)3
SPAN 201 or 2151,24 
 16 12
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 2104HNRS 2304
HNRS 2154HNRS 2314
LEDU 3013SPAN 301 or 31124
SPAN 300 or 31024General Elective3
Science (see Core Curriculum)3 
 18 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 3244HNRS 3374
HNRS 3262HNRS 3392
LEDU 3413LEDU 4253
SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4SPAN 3404
KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1SPAN 3504
Writing Competency Requirement 
 14 17
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 4434HNRS 4584
LEDU 3303HNRS 4672
SPAN 4801BBST 4655 (fulfills BBST 465 Integration Seminar requirement)3
SPAN Elective (see list in catalog)4LEDU 4332
General Elective2LEDU 4383
 14 14
Total Credits 120
1

This table assumes students have already taken Elementary Spanish and are starting with SPAN 201. Students may take general electives or Spanish electives in place of Core Curriculum Spanish if they have fulfilled the requirement.

2

This choice depends on students' track (Second Language Learners or Heritage Learners). See department for advising.