Spanish
| College: | Arts and Sciences |
|---|---|
| Degree: | Bachelor of Arts |
| Major: | Spanish |
| Effective Term: | Fall 2024 |
The Osprey Map provides a term-by-term sample schedule for each undergraduate academic program at the University of North Florida. It is designed to guide students in the selection of courses each term. The "Mile Marker" courses are those courses that should be completed before or by the end of that term. Following the sample schedule, and completing the mile marker courses at the appropriate point of your undergraduate career, will facilitate graduation in four years. The term-by-term model assumes full-time enrollment. For students enrolled part-time, the sample schedule and mile markers should be followed based on the number of credits completed. The Osprey Map should be used in consultation with an academic advisor.
Spanish is used on a daily basis in Europe, Latin America and in almost every state of America. The study of Spanish language, Hispanophone cultures and literatures, therefore, not only allows entry into a community of speakers endowed with a rich and diverse heritage, but it also enhances employment opportunities in such fields as business, social work, the health professions, hotel management, travel and tourism, international law, communications, public administration, law enforcement, education and many more. Many Spanish majors pursue their passion for language, literature and culture at the graduate level. Visit the Languages, Literatures and Cultures webpage for additional information. Potential and current majors are encouraged to speak with Languages, Literatures and Cultures faculty regarding career exploration in this field and to visit the Career Services website.
Career Planning
Engaging in career planning activities is significant to student success. UNF offers customized career centers to deliver targeted programs, events, services and resources. First-Year students should visit the Career Services webpage and Sophomore or higher level students with a declared COAS major should visit the College of Arts and Sciences Career Success Center.
Students should refer to their personalized Degree Evaluation provided by an advisor and to other university resources for additional university and college-specific policies. Visit the undergraduate university catalog for more information.
Summer terms may be utilized to facilitate graduation in four years.
- Visit the university catalog for a list of General Education requirements. An Associate in Arts (AA) degree from a Florida public university, state college or community college satisfies UNF general education and Gordon Rule requirements. Math selection is contingent upon appropriate placement score, the student's major and credit received through accelerated mechanisms (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, etc).
- Students entering the university with previous course work/proficiency in the Spanish language should visit the Placement Guidelines and Retroactive Credit webpage. Students should consult an academic advisor and the Department Chairperson for Languages, Literatures and Cultures for more information.
- Spanish majors must complete 15 credit hours of Major Requirements and 15 credit hours of Major Electives. Consult the university catalog or personalized Degree Evaluation for list of approved courses and prefixes.
- Languages, Literatures and Cultures faculty recommend international education (study abroad) experiences as a way to accelerate completion of the degree. Visit the Study Abroad for Language Students and the UNF International Center's webpages for study abroad information.
- A minor is required for this degree. The minor must be selected from the list of approved minors, including those outside the college of the major. See a list of minors in the undergraduate catalog. Minors are generally completed during the last 60 hrs of your program. Your minor may require prerequisites, so choosing a minor early is beneficial. See your academic advisor to declare a minor. Double majors are exempt from a minor.
- Civic Literacy Requirement: Prior to graduation from a Florida state university, students must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through successful completion of a civic literacy course (AMH 2010, AMH 2020, or POS 2041) and by achieving a passing score on an assessment. Consult an academic advisor, the university catalog and visit the Civic Literacy webpage for additional information.
- A minimum of 120 hours (48 hours at the upper 3000/4000 level) is required for the bachelor's degree. Students may need to complete Free Elective credit at the upper level (3000/4000) to satisfy the minimum 48 semester hours of upper level hours for graduation. For additional information visit the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Office webpage.
Term 1: Attempted Hours 0-15
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| IDS1932 (GW) First-Year Writing Seminar OR ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose | 3 | |
| Select one: SPN1120 Beginning Spanish I OR SPN2200 Intermediate Spanish I (depending on proficiency level) | 3 - 4 | |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Select a Free Elective (If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 3 | |
| Students can select either SPN1120 Beginning Spanish I and SPN1121 Beginning Spanish II OR take course SPN1134 Accelerated Beginning Spanish for 6 credits (see your academic advisor for more information) | ||
| Total Hours: |
15 - 16 | |
Term 2: Attempted Hours 16-30
| Schedule | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose OR IDS1932 (GW) First-Year Writing Seminar (Select the course not taken in Term 1) |
3 |
| Select one: SPN1121 Beginning Spanish II OR SPN2201 Intermediate Spanish II (depending on proficiency level) | 3 - 4 |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
| Select a Free Elective (If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 3 |
| Total Hours: |
15 - 16 |
Term 3: Attempted Hours 31-45
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Select a second Gen Ed Written Communication Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| SPN3242 Spanish Conversation (Typically offered Fall and Spring terms) | 3 | |
| The requirement to take SPN3242 Spanish Conversation is waived for native/heritage speakers of Spanish. However, native/heritage speakers (students who grew up speaking Spanish) are encouraged to take the public speaking course SPN3351 Communication and Communities for Heritage Speakers. | ||
| SPN3300 Spanish Composition (Typically offered Fall and Spring terms) | 3 | |
| Native/Heritage speakers may take SPN3350 Spanish for Heritage Speakers instead of SPN3300 Spanish Composition. | ||
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Total Hours: |
15 | |
| Mile Marker(s) Intermediate Level Spanish I |
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Term 4: Attempted Hours 46-60
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Select a Major Requirement (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| SPW3030 Intro to Lit in Spanish (Typically offered Fall and Spring terms) | 3 | |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Select a Free Elective (If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 3 | |
| Total Hours: |
15 | |
| Mile Marker(s) Intermediate Level Spanish II |
Term 5: Attempted Hours 61-75
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Select a General Education Course, if needed (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Select a Major Elective (SPN or SPW Prefix) | 3 | |
| Select a Minor Course (See university catalog for list of approved Minors) | 3 | |
| Select a 3000/4000 level Free Elective (If needed) | 3 | |
| Select a Free Elective (If needed for 120 total hours) | 3 | |
| Total Hours: | 15 | |
Mile Marker(s) SPN3242 Spanish Conversation Minimum Grade C SPN3300 Spanish Composition Minimum Grade C |
Term 6: Attempted Hours 76-90
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Select a Major Elective (SPN or SPW Prefix) | 3 | |
| Select a Major Requirement (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Select a Minor Course (See university catalog for list of approved Minors) | 3 | |
| Select a 3000/4000 level Free Elective (If needed) | 3 | |
| Select a Free Elective (If needed for 120 total hours) | 3 | |
| Total Hours: |
15 | |
| Mile Marker(s) SPW3030 Intro to Lit in Spanish Minimum Grade C Civic Literacy Requirement |
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Term 7: Attempted Hours 91-105
| Schedule | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Select a Major Elective (SPN or SPW Prefix) | 3 |
| Select a Major Elective (SPN or SPW Prefix) | 3 |
| Select a Minor Course (See university catalog for list of approved Minors) | 3 |
| Select a 3000/4000 level Free Elective (If needed) | 3 |
| Select a Free Elective (If needed for 120 total hours) | 3 |
| Total Hours: |
15 |
Term 8: Attempted Hours 106-120
| Schedule | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Select a Major Elective (SPN or SPW Prefix) | 3 |
| Select a Minor Course (See university catalog for list of approved Minors) | 3 |
| Select a Minor Course (See university catalog for list of approved Minors) | 3 |
| Select two 3000/4000 level Free Electives (If needed) | 6 |
| Total Hours: | 15 |
Total Program Hours: |
120 |