Degree Requirements
The minimum total credits required for a B. A. in Spanish is 120.
- Read the U. T. Permian Basin catalog and be familiar with the University's requirements for the B. A. degree, and the general education requirements for the B. A. degree. It is the student's responsibility to read the catalog and be familiar with and fulfill all the requirements for the B. A. degree.
- Complete at least 120 semester credit hours for the B. A. degree at least 30 of these must be completed at U. T. Permian Basin.
- At least 48 credits must be at the junior and senior level.
- Complete at least 18 credits in a minor area: At least 9 of these 18 credits must be at the junior or senior level.
- Obtain at least a C grade in all major courses. Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or above in all courses applicable toward the B. A. Students seeking
- No more than 47 hours of Spanish may be applied toward the 120 semester hour minimum required for a degree.
General Education Requirements
Communication
History (U.S. History)
| HIST 1301 | History Of The Us To 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | History Of The Us Since 1877 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Language, Philosophy, and Culture
Mathematics
Life and Physical Science
Political Science (U.S., State of Texas and Local Government)
Creative Arts
Social and Behavioral Science
Component Area
| COMM 1315 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Component Area Option
Total Credit Hours: 42
Computer Use
All majors must demonstrate a basic use of computing through completion of COSC 1335 or a similar computer science course which requires the actual use of computers.
Major Requirements
Language Requirements
Two semesters of intermediate Spanish language are prerequisite for the major and minor in Spanish: SPAN 2311 and SPAN 2312 (6 sch), or SPAN 2313 and SPAN 2315 (6 sch), or Spanish CLEP with a minimum score of 66, or Native speakers of Spanish with coordinator's approval.
A major in Spanish consists of a minimum of 30 credits at the 3000 level and above as follows:
Notes: Students with native proficiency in Spanish or a background in high school Spanish language study may take the CLEP in Spanish and, if scores justify it, receive three or six hours of sophomore-level Spanish language credit. SPAN 3311 will fulfill the requirements either for the Minor in Bilingual/English as a Second Language or as an elective (3 hrs) for the Major in Spanish, not for both.
SPAN 3301 Advanced Grammar and Syntax is a gateway course to upper-level study in Spanish. SPAN 3301 and SPAN 3302 are required courses for the Major and Minor in Spanish. SPAN 3301 or SPAN 3302 are prerequisites for 4000-level Spanish courses, whichever is taken first. Degree plans vary depending upon a student's goals and preparation prior to enrolling at UT Permian Basin. Students should consult with their faculty advisor for specific degree planning.
6 Credits of Advanced Spanish
6 Credits of Junior Level Introductory Classes
| SPAN 3308 | Introduction to Hispanic Literature and Literary Analysis | 3 |
| SPAN 3310 | Introduction To Spanish Linguistics | 3 |
3 Credits of Hispanic Civilization
3 Credits of Peninsular Spanish Literature
3 Credits of Latin American Literature
3 Credits of Spanish Linguistics
6 Additional Upper Level Credits
| SPAN 3311 | Practical Spanish and Translation | 3 |
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| SPAN 3331 | Advanced Conversation and Public Speaking | 3 |
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| Any other courses from Spanish Literature, Latin American Literature, and Linguistics | |
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| SPAN 3332 | Spanish for Healthcare Professionals | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 30
Minor
Students must complete a minor.
Total Credit Hours: 18