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University Catalog 2012-2013 
    
University Catalog 2012-2013 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Spanish, B.A.


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The Undergraduate program includes a major for the Bachelor of Arts and a Minor for students majoring in other fields.

The Bachelor of Arts degree is available in three options: a General Option, a Single-Subject Matter Preparation Program Option (for students seeking a Single-Subject Teaching Credential), and a Creative Writing in Spanish Option. The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish is 180 units, of which 74 or 78 units are in the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free electives.

Prior to beginning the Bachelor of Arts program in Spanish, students must have completed the second year of college-level Spanish or demonstrate equivalent language competency on the department’s placement examination.

Requirements for the Major (74 or 78 units)


All students, irrespective of the option they select, complete a Common Core of 1 lower division unit and 37 upper-division units. These courses are the following.

General Option (74 units)


Students who select the General Option must complete the core courses (see above) and any 36 additional units from the following groups of electives.

Single-Subject Matter Preparation Option (78 units)


Students who select the Single-Subject Matter Preparation option must complete the core courses (see above), 28 units of required courses, and 12 units of electives.

Required Courses (28 units)


Electives (12 units)


Select 12 units from any of the following groups:

Creative Writing in Spanish Option (74 units)


Students who select the Creative Writing in Spanish option must complete the core courses (see above), 24 units of required courses, and 12 units of electives.

Spanish Literature


Miscellaneous Hispanic Themes


Electives (12 units)


Select 12 units from any of the following groups:

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