SPAN, BA, Two-Year Plan

Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

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Sample Plan for New Students

The example below assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have successfully completed an equivalent to the following: 

Seattle University Course Number and Title Washington State Community College Common Course Number
Spanish 1150, 1250, 1350, 2150, 2250 & 2350 2 years of college level Spanish or demonstrated proficiency

Visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide for more information. Some courses not listed on the Transfer Equivalency Guide may still transfer to SU.

For courses not found on this tool, compare course descriptions with SU’s course catalog to determine equivalent courses at your college/university:
http://catalog.seattleu.edu/ 

Degree Requirements

  • Total Credits Required for Degree: 180
  • Credits in Core: 60
  • Credits in College: 20 (5 of these credits, SPAN 1350, are included in
    major credit total)
    o HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310
    o Modern Language 1150, 1250, 1350 or demonstrated proficiency
  • Credits in major: 55
  • GPA cumulative minimum: 2.0
  • GPA major minimum: 2.0

Resources for Success 

  • Use MySeattleU for planning courses.
  • Meet with a Career Advisor for guidance.
  • Access academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
  • Visit Advising Services for further information.

 

Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing

Year 1
Course Fall Winter/Spring
Course 1  UCOR Module II* (5) STUDY ABROAD: minimum 20 quarter credits or 15 semester credits in an advisor approved program, including at least 10 credits of 3000 level or above SPAN electives and 5 credits of SPAN 3250 Literature equivalent. The equivalent of 30 quarter credits are needed to remain on track for graduation unless credits are supplemented elsewhere. 
Course 2 HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310 (5)
Course 3 SPAN 3150 Latin Amer. & Spanish Culture & Society* (5)

Year 1 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your Academic Advisor
  • Plan for Study Abroad ASAP upon admission
  • Submit Course Plan for approval via MySeattleU

Year 2
Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 UCOR Module II* (5) UCOR Module II* (5) UCOR Module III* (5)
Course 2 SPAN 4000 Level Elective* (5) SPAN 4000 Level Elective* (5)  SPAN 4000 Level Capstone * (5)
Course 3 General Elective (5) General Elective (5) General Elective (5)

Year 2 Steps for Success

  • Meet with Advisor for Senior Graduation Check
  •  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. 

Satisfied in Major: 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: 

  • Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context 
  • UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges OR
  • 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) A minimum of two quarters or one semester in an approved program abroad; b) Successfully complete the equivalent of 20 quarter credits or 15 semester credits abroad; c) At least two 4000-level classes (10 credits) must be taken at SU; d) 4000-level major electives taken on study abroad programs should incorporate a literature emphasis (or as otherwise approved by department). Click here 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.

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