Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

The Spanish program offers a Bachelor of Arts, a minor, and a Master of Arts in Spanish. At the undergraduate level, the classes in linguistics, culture, and civilization are aimed at improving one’s understanding of the language and the people who speak it. An ever increasing Spanish-speaking population has made Spanish the second most spoken language in the state of California and in other states of the Union. The study and knowledge of this language, therefore, offers career alternatives in practically all fields of work and is definitely an asset when seeking employment. The Spanish major consists of 30 units of upper division coursework. Up to 16 units of prerequisite coursework or demonstrated language proficiency is required to begin the major. Proficiency can be demonstrated by completing the necessary lower-division courses, testing out of them, or by taking the placement test. All upper division courses are conducted in Spanish, and students are expected to use Spanish in their speaking, reading, and writing. It is also recommended that students complete SPAN 301 (Advanced Grammar and Composition) prior to taking upper division courses in language and literature.