Academic Catalog 2024-2025

Slippery Rock University

Professional Spanish, Minor

To access Minor Requirements, please view the Curriculum Guide tab.

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Curriculum Guide

GPA Requirement

Minor GPA: 2.00 or higher

Minor Requirements

  • Students must complete at least 6 credit hours in their minor from SRU
  • A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above)
  • A minor shall be no fewer than 18 credits.
  • Exemption from SPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 103, SPAN 200, SPAN 201, SPAN 220 courses may be possible based on the outcome of the placement exam given by the Modern Languages Department. Both English and Native Spanish speakers should consult the Modern Languages and Cultures for information. CLEP, AP and OPI credits are acceptable for SPAN 200, SPAN 201, SPAN 220.
Required Spanish Courses
SPAN 103Spanish Language & Culture III 13
or SPAN 104 Situational Spanish
SPAN 200Writing in Spanish for the Professions I 13
SPAN 201Speaking in Spanish for the Professions I 13
SPAN 220Understanding Hispanic Cultures Through Reading 13
SPAN 302Communication in Spanish for the Elementary Classroom3
or SPAN 303 Developing Communicative and Cultural Competence for the Workplace
Select one of the following electives: 13
Writing in Spanish for the Professions II
Speaking in Spanish for the Professions II
Spain Today
U.S. Latino Cultures
Hispanic Civilization for the K-12 Classroom
Hispanic Children's Literature for the K-12 Classroom
Latin American Today
Spanish Literature 1800 to Present
Spanish American Literature - 19th Century to Present
Introduction to Translation
The Sounds of Spanish
Writing in Spanish for the Professions III
Speaking in Spanish for the Professions III
Exploring Spanish Culture through Media
Teaching World Languages
Total Hours18
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A grade of “C” or better is required

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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.

Important Curriculum Guide Notes

This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.

PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions

MINOR IN PROFESSIONAL SPANISH (84C)
Effective Fall 2020
Revised 07.01.2024
UCC 03.05.2020