Spanish, BA

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish (358000BA) 

More on the Spanish major

Departmental Requirements

Completion of 28 credits above the second year (200 level): including at least one 400-level language course and one 400-level culture course, which must be taken at The University of Akron. All courses taken toward completion of the requirements for the Spanish major must be passed with a grade of C or better in order to count toward fulfillment of the major requirements. Minimum Upper Division: Excluding workshops is 40 credits, Department credits is 28, Elective credits 36 and the minimum GPA/Major and Cumulative GPA is a 2.0. 
 

Program Contact

Dr. Camelly Cruz-Martes
ccruzmartes@uakron.edu
Interim Department Chair
Professor of Instruction, Spanish
​Department of Modern Languages

The following information has official approval of The Department of Modern Languages and The Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.

Three year accelerated option: for first time students who have earned credits for at least the first year of courses. Credits can be earned through qualifying scores on appropriate Advanced Placement (AP) exams or through College Credit Plus Program (CCP) courses. Credits for qualifying AP scores or CCP courses are determined by the appropriate academic department. Departments may assign varied course credit, depending on the student’s score on an AP exam or grade in a CCP course. Students may also receive credit by examination or via placement tests, where appropriate.

Requirements

Summary

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Bachelor's degrees require a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation.

General Education Courses

College of Arts & Sciences Requirements

Spanish Core

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Must be taken in residence at the main campus at The University of Akron.