Spanish, BA, Four-Year Plan

Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

Sample Plan for New Students

This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Number of credits are in parentheses. Some classes have prerequisites.

Important Major Information

  • Minimum Credits to Graduate: 180
  • Credits in Major: 55
  • Minimum Major GPA: 2.0 
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0

Four-Year Plan For New Students

Year 1

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 SPAN 1150 – Language I (5)  SPAN 1250 – Language II (5) SPAN 1350 – Language III (5)
Course 2 UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5)
Course 3 UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5)

Year 1 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your Academic Advisor
  • Create plan in Student Planning
  • Plan for Study Abroad

 

Year 2

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) STUDY ABROAD: Latin American Studies Program in Puebla, Mexico or approved alternative
Course 2 HIST 1200, 1210, OR 2310 (5) SPAN 2250 – Language V (5) SPAN 3150 – Latin American &
Spanish Culture & Society (5)
Course 3 SPAN 2150 – Language IV (5) SPAN 2350 – Language VI (5) SPAN 3250 – Intro Latin American &
Spanish Literature (5)
Course 4   SPAN 3000 Level Elective (5) SPAN 3000 Level Elective (5)

Year 2 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your Academic Advisor(s)
  • Explore Involvement Opportunities
  • Meet with Career Engagement Office

 

Year 3

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 SPAN 4000 Level Elective (5)  UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) SPAN 4000 Level Capstone (5)
Course 2 UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) General Elective (5) UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5)
Course 3 General Elective (5) General Elective (5) General Elective (5)

Year 3 Steps for Success

  • Find Internship or Research Opportunities
  • Meet with Faculty Advisor
  • Review Educational Plan

 

Year 4

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 SPAN 4000 Level Elective (5)  UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) General Elective (5)
Course 2 UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) General Elective (5) General Elective (5)
Course 3 General Elective (5) General Elective (5) General Elective (5)

Year 4 Steps for Success

  • Meet with Faculty Advisor
  • Apply for Graduation
  • Continue Post Graduation Planning

University Core Requirements

UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements. 

Module I:

  • UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
  • UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
  • UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
  • UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
  • UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
  • UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences

Module II:

  • UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
  • UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
  • UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning

Module III:

  • UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
  • UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges
  • UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges  

Curriculum Notes

  • The Spanish major requires a learning program in a Spanish-speaking country. To be acceptable, the student must complete:
    • A minimum of two quarters or one semester in an approved program abroad
    • Successfully complete the equivalent of 20 quarter credits or 15 semester credits abroad
    • At least two 4000-level classes (10 credits) must be taken at SU
    • 4000-level major electives taken onstudy abroad programs should incorporate a literature emphasis (or as otherwise approved by department). Visit the Latin American Studies Program page for more information about the Latin American Studies Program Study Abroad Program. 
  • SPAN 3150 and SPAN 3250 may be completed at SU, or as approved by department through the study abroad approval process. 
  • The 3000-level electives are taken in your Study Abroad Program. 
  • SPAN Capstone: select from SPAN 4010, 4050, 4180, 4260, 4300, 4390, 4510, or 4560. Courses are offered in different quarters, see updated schedule on MySeattleU Student Planning.
  • For complete information on courses, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page.

Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.

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