SPAN, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Sample Plan for New Students
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required for Degree: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20
- Credits in Major: 55
- GPA cumulative minimum: 2.00
- GPA major minimum: 2.00
Resources for Success
- Map out your own plan through My.SeattleU.edu
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs
- Learn more about academic advising on the Advising Services page
Contact Information:
Arts & Sciences Advising: ASCAdvising@seattleu.edu
Seattle U Advising Services: seattleu.edu/advising
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| SPAN 1150 Language I (5) | SPAN 1250 Language II* (5) | SPAN 1350 Language III* (5) |
| UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
| UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Create plan in Student Planning
- Plan for Study Abroad
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| UCOR Module II* (5) | Study Abroad: Latin American Studies Program in Puebla, Mexico | SPAN 2250 Language V* (5) |
| HIST 1200, 1210, OR 2310 (5) | SPAN 2350 Language VI* (5) | SPAN 3150 Latin American & Spanish Culture & Society* (5) |
| SPAN 2150 Language IV* (5) | SPAN 3250 Intro to Latin American & Spanish Literature* (5) | SPAN 3000 Level Elective* (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor(s)
- Explore Involvement Opportunities
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) |
| SPAN 4000 Level Elective* (5) | General Elective (5) | SPAN 4000 Level Capstone* (5) |
| General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Find Internship or Research Opportunities
- Meet with Career Engagement
- Review Educational Plan
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| UCOR Module III* (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) | General Elective (5) |
| SPAN 4000 Level Elective* (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
| 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.
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, with a minimum of two quarters or one semester in an approved program abroad and completion of 20 quarter credits or 15 semester credits abroad.
- At least two 4000-level classes (10 credits) must be taken at Seattle University.
- The 3000-level electives are taken in your Study Abroad Program.
- SPAN Capstone options include SPAN 4010, 4050, 4180, 4260, 4300, 4390, 4510, or 4560.