Spanish - B.A. Degree

Department of World Languages and Cultures
Office:E332 Thompson Hall 

(716) 673-3380

Dr. David Rankin, Chairperson (interim)

Dr. Juan De UrdaCoordinator

Email: worldlang@fredonia.edu

Website: https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-liberal-arts-sciences/world-languages-cultures

Major Requirements

Core Courses:

SPAN 215Intermediate Spanish I

3

SPAN 216Intermediate Spanish II

3

SPAN 313Spanish Conversation

3

SPAN 314Spanish Composition

3

SPAN 423Senior Seminar

3

SPAN Electives at the 300-400 Level

27

Total Credit Hours: 42

  • Students majoring in Spanish should pass SPAN 313 and SPAN 314 with a minimum of B- in each.
  • A maximum of 6 credit hours of LANG courses can be applied towards the major as long as the student does the course work in the target language.
  • All students are required to complete a separate minor whether it is in another language, in another discipline, or in an interdisciplinary program.  Students select a minor in consultation with and approval of the department.  Double majors and Adolescence Education majors in language are exempt from the minor requirement.
  • Childhood and Early Childhood Education majors may earn a concentration in Spanish. Students should consult the Childhood or Early Childhood Education course requirements for these programs.
  • A maximum of 21 credit hours of transfer and/or study abroad courses can be applied to the core language requirement.
  • 15 credits of core language requirements must be completed in residence.  This includes 9 credits at the 300 level or above, SPAN 423 and at least one other 400 level course.