Spanish Major – Bachelor of Arts
Program Competencies
Students will demonstrate:
- Proficiency in the four skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing).
- A firm command of Spanish grammatical structures.
- Familiarity with significant aspects of the culture and civilization of the Hispanic world.
- Familiarity with the most important works and trends of Spanish and Spanish American literature and, especially, an ability to analyze Hispanic literary passages.
Assessment
Exit proficiency exams
Program Requirements
General Education
Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University. Program requirements that are also general education requirements will count in both places (as applicable).
Major Requirements
Spanish Core Requirements
| SPA 101 | Spanish Language and Culture I | 3 |
| SPA 102 | Spanish Language and Culture II | 3 |
| SPA 201 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
| SPA 202 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
| SPA 300 | Grammar and Composition | 3 |
| SPA 305 | Conversation, Translation and Interpreting | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
High Impact Practice
Choose one of the following:
| SPA 377 | Internship | 3-6 |
| | Study Abroad Experience | 3-6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3-6 |
Electives
Choose 9 hours of Spanish electives, 3 of which must be 400 level:
| SPA | 304 or higher | 6 |
| SPA | 404 or higher | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Minor
All majors must also include a minor or additional major. See Terms to Know.
Free Electives
Total Credit Hours: 120
Students enrolling at Morehead State University should take a placement examination in Spanish if they have studied the language previously and intend to continue their Spanish studies at MSU. The placement test is available on request. Students should consult any member of the languages faculty to arrange to take it at any time on the web. The test takes no more than 30 minutes to complete. The score is sent automatically to the student and to the department. We will recommend placement on the basis of the score. It is strongly recommended that Spanish courses begin in the freshman year and that the courses be taken without interruption.
Note: Those who begin in a more advanced class will have the opportunity to earn credit by examination for the classes they do not need to take. Please consult the department for details.