Spanish Major

Students majoring in Spanish will complete 30 credits in their major field: three (3) foundational courses, four (4) or more core electives, and three (3) general electives from an approved list. If a student wishes to take more than four (4) core electives, these can replace general electives. To qualify for language courses at the 300-level, a student must have completed 202 in that language, or have been placed into the 300-level through the placement test. A G.P.A of 2.0 is the major is necessary for graduation.

• Foundational Courses : SPA 301, 312, 314, and a Capstone course
• Core Electives: All SPA 300- and 400-level classes
• General Electives: SPA 201, 202, 209, 300, 302, 331, 332

In addition to the requirements in the major, students will be required to complete College of Arts & Sciences and University Studies requirements. For more information: http://www.umassd.edu/generaleducation/universitystudies/universitystudiescurriculum/.

Note: For the Master of Arts in Teaching program, appropriate 400-level Foreign Language and Literature courses may be offered at the 500 level.

Learning Outcomes

Global Languages and Cultures and the BA and MA in Spanish provide an opportunity for students to prepare for life after the university through growth of knowledge and personal development. The aims and objectives of the program enable students to: 

• Develop communicative ability in Spanish for the students to be able to use the language where it is spoken and in a professional setting.  

• Understand the relationship between cultural practices and the values and perspectives of Spanish-speaking cultures. 

• Develop an awareness of political, historical, business, artistic, religious and ecological environments in Spanish-speaking cultures. 

• Explore higher levels of intellectual interest related to Spanish-speaking cultures.  

• Meet local, regional and/or national needs and participate in community service programs.