Spanish and Hispanic Studies

The Major

Majors design their courses according to personal interests and goals and in consultation with their major adviser. Spanish and Hispanic Studies majors are required to:

  • Complete 30 hours of coursework at the 300-level or above that includes:

    • Three courses at the 400-level or higher, one of which must be a narrative course taught in Spanish and taken on campus.

    • The Hispanic Studies Major Comprehensive Evaluation (a language proficiency examination generally taken during the Spring Semester of the junior year)

    • SPAN 488 Senior Capstone Experience (completion of a senior paper or project)

  • Complete a semester-long off-campus program in a Spanish-speaking region of the world. (Up to 10 credit hours from an approved off-campus program may be applied to the Major).

  • Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in Spanish and develop a breadth of knowledge about Peninsular, Latin American and U.S. Latino literatures, cultures and histories. Students who design their major around a particular geographic region or cultural or literary interest must meet this requirement.

The design of the Major may include two courses taken outside of the Spanish and Hispanic Studies Department that complement a student's course of study.