Spanish for the Global Professions Minor

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The Minor in Spanish for the Global Professions is designed for students who anticipate careers in which they will need to interact with Hispanic communities in the U.S. or abroad and who wish to continue the study of Spanish language and culture for specific professional purposes: business, translation & interpretation, and health. Students must complete 15 hours of advanced Spanish courses.

Requirements

For Non-Heritage Speakers:

• 15 hours of advanced Spanish, 9 of which must be in residence. Minimum  GPA=2.0
• Students must complete 3301, 3302, 3339 and 6 additional advanced hours from the professional Spanish and Culture tracks.
  • SPAN 3301 Spanish Oral Communication for Critical Thinking  
  • SPAN 3302 Advanced Spanish for Non-Heritage Learners  
  • SPAN 3339 Spanish for the Global Professions  
  • 6 hours in approved advanced Professional Spanish classes (see list below).

Minor in Spanish for Heritage Speakers

• 15 hours of advanced Spanish, 9 of which must be in residence. Minimum GPA=2.0
• Students must complete 3307, 3308, 3339, and 6 additional advanced hours from the professional Spanish and Culture tracks.
  • SPAN 3307 Public Speaking in Spanish  
  • SPAN 3308 Written Communication for Hispanic Heritage Learners  
  • SPAN 3339 Spanish for the Global Professions  
  • 6 hours in approved advanced Professional Spanish classes (see list below).