Program Overview
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Contact: Department of World Languages and Cultures
Location: Candelaria Hall
Email: HSS@unco.edu
Website: www.unco.edu/hss/world-languages-cultures
Advising Information:
Students must consult with their assigned major advisor each semester prior to registering.
To find your advisor, log into ursa.unco.edu; go to 'Student' tab and click 'View Student Information' link. If no advisor is listed, contact the major program for advisor information.
The program consists of three parts:
- Liberal Arts Curriculum (LAC) Credits
- Required Major Credits
- University-Wide Credits
Program Description:
Students develop a functional proficiency in the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and an appreciation and understanding of the civilization and culture of the Hispanic world.
Students become functionally proficient in the Spanish language with a broad understanding and knowledge of the civilization and culture of the Spanish-speaking world.
Program Admission Requirements:
Academic Good Standing
Program Requirements:
- All Spanish language courses to be counted for the major must be beyond the first year level.
Program Recommendations:
It is recommended that Spanish majors take HIST 118 and MAS 100 and either MAS 110 or MAS 337.
Degree Requirements — 120 Credits
1. Liberal Arts Curriculum — 31 credits
To complete the degree in 120 credits as outlined, the program recommends the below LAC courses that also count toward the 42 required major credits.
Any additional coursework completed outside of the recommended list below may extend the length of the program of study.
Written Communication — 6 credits
Select any courses to fulfill this requirement from the currently approved LAC course list.
See Written Communication courses
Mathematics — 3 credits
Select any courses to fulfill this requirement from the currently approved LAC course list.
See Mathematics courses
Arts & Humanities, History, Social & Behavioral Sciences, U.S. Multicultural Studies [MS], and International Studies [IS] — 15 credits
To complete the LAC in the minimum number of credits, be sure to choose at least one course with an IS designation and one course with an MS designation.
SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I (3 credits) and SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II (3 credits) are recommended to fulfill both the Arts & Humanities and International Studies requirements and will fulfill both LAC and major requirements.
See Arts & Humanities, History, and Social & Behavioral Sciences courses
Natural & Physical Sciences — 7 credits
Select any courses to fulfill this requirement from the currently approved LAC course list.
See Natural & Physical Sciences courses
See Liberal Arts Curriculum
2. Required Major — 42 credits
Intermediate Spanish — 6 credits
Take both of the following courses:
| SPAN 201 | Intermediate Spanish ILAA4LAIS | 3 |
| SPAN 202 | Intermediate Spanish IILAA4LAIS | 3 |
Advanced Spanish — 6 credits
Complete one of the following options:
Non-Heritage Speaker Option
Heritage Speaker Option
| SPAN 310 | Spanish for Native Speakers | 3 |
| | and | |
| SPAN 312 | Written Spanish for Native Speakers | 3 |
The Heritage Speaker courses must have program approval through a placement exam.
Advanced Language & Culture Studies — 30 credits
Take all of the following courses:
| SPAN 304 | Introduction to Hispanic Literature | 3 |
| SPAN 305 | Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics | 3 |
| SPAN 470 | Spanish for Oral Proficiency | 3 |
Choose two of the following courses:
| SPAN 321 | Spanish Civilization and Culture | 3 |
| SPAN 331 | Latin American Civilization and Culture | 3 |
| SPAN 341 | Mexican and Mexican American Civilization and Culture | 3 |
Choose two of the following courses:
| SPAN 450 | Masterpieces of Spanish Literature | 3 |
| SPAN 451 | Masterpieces of Latin American Literature | 3 |
| SPAN 457 | Masterpieces in Chicano/a Literature | 3 |
Choose three of the following elective courses in addition to requirements above:
At least one course must be 400 level.
| SPAN 303 | Spanish Conversation | 3 |
| SPAN 321 | Spanish Civilization and Culture | 3 |
| SPAN 331 | Latin American Civilization and Culture | 3 |
| SPAN 341 | Mexican and Mexican American Civilization and Culture | 3 |
| SPAN 405 | Spanish Phonetics and Dialects | 3 |
| SPAN 410 | Spanish for the Professions | 3 |
| SPAN 416 | Spanish for Criminal Justice | 3 |
| SPAN 450 | Masterpieces of Spanish Literature | 3 |
| SPAN 451 | Masterpieces of Latin American Literature | 3 |
| SPAN 455 | Literature for Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| SPAN 457 | Masterpieces in Chicano/a Literature | 3 |
| SPAN 459 | Hispanic Drama | 3 |
3. University-Wide Credits — 47 credits*
Complete additional credits to achieve the minimum credits needed for this degree at UNC; for this degree, that will typically be 47 credits.
*Note: Students who apply the recommended courses to both the liberal arts curriculum and the major requirements will have an increased number of university wide electives to apply to this degree. See your advisor for details.
NOTE: Courses with the SPAN prefix are taught in Spanish and courses with the HISP prefix are taught in English.
Four Year Plan
This four year plan is a recommended schedule to complete this bachelor's degree in 4 years. Courses are subject to availability. Students must consult with their major advisor to receive information on any additional graduation requirements and course sequence guidance.
Year 1 – 31 credits
Fall Semester
| SPAN 100 | Introductory Spanish | 3 |
| | Liberal Arts Curriculum | 3 |
| | Liberal Arts Curriculum | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
| SPAN 200 | Intermediate Low SpanishLAA4LAIS | 3 |
| | Liberal Arts Curriculum | 3 |
| | Liberal Arts Curriculum | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Year 2 – 30 credits
Fall Semester
| SPAN 201 | Intermediate Spanish ILAA4LAIS | 3 |
| | Liberal Arts Curriculum | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
| SPAN 202 | Intermediate Spanish IILAA4LAIS | 3 |
| | Liberal Arts Curriculum | 4 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Year 3 – 30 credits
Fall Semester
| SPAN 301 | Spanish Grammar | 3 |
| | Major Elective | 3 |
| | Liberal Arts Curriculum | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
| SPAN 302 | Spanish Composition | 3 |
| SPAN 304 | Introduction to Hispanic Literature | 3 |
| | Liberal Arts Curriculum | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Year 4 – 30 credits
Fall Semester
| SPAN 305 | Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics | 3 |
| SPAN 321 | Spanish Civilization and Culture | 3 |
| | or | |
| SPAN 341 | Mexican and Mexican American Civilization and Culture | 3 |
| SPAN 450 | Masterpieces of Spanish Literature | 3 |
| | Major Elective | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
| SPAN 331 | Latin American Civilization and Culture | 3 |
| SPAN 451 | Masterpieces of Latin American Literature | 3 |
| | or | |
| SPAN 457 | Masterpieces in Chicano/a Literature | 3 |
| SPAN 470 | Spanish for Oral Proficiency | 3 |
| | Major Elective | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Advising Notes –
- This suggested schedule assumes that a student will begin with entry level Spanish. There are several options for receiving Spanish credit by taking Advanced Placement and IB courses in High School, the CLEP test, and/or our program’s placement test to determine the appropriate level to begin. The Prior Learning Credit policy allows for credit for 100 and 200 level courses.
- Contact the World Languages and Cultures Dept. for the placement test and additional info. This sample schedule will satisfy a Spanish major’s 36-hour requirement for 300-400 level courses in the major, an 18 hour minor, 31 hours of Liberal Arts Curriculum, and will provide for 35 hours of University-wide electives.