Programs

Major or Teaching Major Requirements

1. Thirty-six credits beyond SPN 112 which must include SPN 321 plus 16 credits of upper-level Spanish classes with a minimum of 4 credits at the 400 level.
2. A minimum of one semester of approved international study in a Spanish-speaking country.
3. Completion of ENG 200 with a passing grade.
4. Successful completion of the Departmental Comprehensive Evaluation by passing either the Spanish Subject Test of the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) or the Examen Básico of the Diploma de Expañol como Lengua Extranjera (DELE).
5. Write an acceptable reflective paper of moderate length and defend it in open forum.

Majors may earn honors in the department by writing a quality senior thesis and defending it in open forum.

Minor or Teaching Minor Requirements

1. Twenty-four credits in Spanish which must include SPN 321 and 350 or 352.
2. A semester or Spring Term of study in a Spanish-speaking country is highly recommended.
3. Additional coursework beyond the minimum credit requirements is strongly recommended for those seeking certification in Spanish for a minor area in education.
4. Pass SCAPE exam.

All courses are taught in Spanish unless otherwise indicated. Courses which are taught internationally may have a different emphasis from those offered on the Alma campus.