Modern Languages | Bachelor of Arts: Modern Languages (Spanish for Specific Purposes)
The Spanish language is indisputably relevant in the United States today. Spanish-speakers comprise a significant part of the population, both nationally and regionally.
Bilingualism has become an in-demand skill for many careers, especially in the healthcare industry. Through course work, internships and study abroad, our Spanish majors gain linguistic and cultural competence and are prepared to enter a globalized workforce.
Below you'll find a list of Core Courses all Spanish majors complete, and the requirements for four separate, specific purposes tracks.
Program Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 34 | |
| Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement 2 | 0 | |
| Required Courses | 22 | |
| Directed Choices | 12 | |
| Open Electives 1 | 52 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Open electives are the credit hours required to reach a minimum of 120 total hours and 45 upper division hours. The number listed assumes all courses are completed at FHSU as listed. This number may vary if students transfer courses, or have individual substitutions allowed. Students should speak with their advisor if either situation applies to determine if the number will vary, and to ensure they enroll in a minimum of 45 upper division hours.
Students entering within 1 year of high school graduation will take UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar and may apply that hour in the open elective category.
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The BA Language requirement is met within the modern language degree requirements
General Education
All undergraduate degrees require completion of the Kansas Systemwide General Education.
Courses identified with GE on this page may satisfy a general education requirement in addition to the identified degree requirement. Students who apply a degree requirement to satisfy a general education requirement will typically add an equal number of hours to the university elective category. This flexibility may allow you to complete a minor or certificate within the 120 hour degree. Transfer students are especially encouraged to select these courses in completing General Education requirements to maximize the likelihood of completing the degree with 120 credit hours.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 34-35 | |
Effective in Fall 2025 the math pathway course identified below is required for this degree.
The General Education Math Pathways course identified for this major is MATH 101 Contemporary Mathematics . All students pursuing this degree program will be required to complete this course or the corequisite support course. Students who place into a higher level math course may be able to satisfy this requirement; consult with your Academic Advisor for additional information.
Placement measures for MATH 101 Contemporary Mathematics include:
- Math ACT: 19 or higher OR
- Math SAT: 510 or higher OR
- ALEKS PPL: 30 or higher OR
- Accuplacer QAS: 255 or higher OR
- HS GPA and Course Grade: 3.00 cumulative GPA (unweighted) and C- or higher in Second Semester Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3 OR
- Institutional Measure
Students who do not meet any of the placement measures listed above will need to register for the corequisite support course: MATH 100 Contemporary Mathematics with Review
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Department Core Requirements | ||
| MLNG 225 | Beginning Spanish I GE | 5 |
| MLNG 226 | Beginning Spanish II | 5 |
| MLNG 325 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
| MLNG 326 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
| or MLNG 327 | Spanish for Heritage Learners | |
| MLNG 427 | Spanish Conversational Skills | 3 |
| MLNG 428 | Spanish Grammar and Composition Review | 3 |
| Directed Choices | ||
| Spanish Upper Division Elective | ||
| Select three credit hours from the following: | 3 | |
| Course may only only be applied to one area | ||
| Advanced Spanish Conversation | ||
| Spanish Civilization | ||
| Latin-American Civilization | ||
| Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics | ||
| Survey of Spanish Literature I | ||
| Survey of Spanish Literature II | ||
| Survey of LatinAmerican Literature | ||
| Seminar in Spanish Literature | ||
| Field Studies in Foreign Languages | ||
| Workshop in Modern Languages | ||
| Readings in Spanish | ||
| Independent Study in Spanish | ||
| Teaching Internship-Spanish | ||
| Specific Purposes Tracks | ||
| Select one of the following tracks: | 9 | |
| Track 1 - Spanish for Health Professions | ||
| Medical Spanish I | ||
| Medical Spanish II | ||
| Medical Spanish Practicum | ||
| Track 2 - Translating and Interpreting | ||
| Translating and Interpreting I | ||
| Translating and Interpreting II | ||
| Translating and Interpreting Practicum | ||
| Track 3 - Spanish for Business | ||
| Business Spanish I | ||
| Business Spanish II | ||
| Business Spanish Practicum | ||
| Track 4 - Hispanic Studies | ||
| Select at least nine credit hours from the following: | ||
| Spanish Civilization | ||
| Latin-American Civilization | ||
| Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics | ||
| Survey of Spanish Literature I | ||
| Survey of Spanish Literature II | ||
| Survey of LatinAmerican Literature | ||
| Seminar in Spanish Literature (Confirm seminar topic counts with advisor) | ||
| Total Hours | 34 | |
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts Degree Language Requirement | ||
| Two consecutive semesters of a non-English Language | ||
| All bachelor degrees require: | ||
| GPA of 2.0 on FHSU courses & 2.0 on all coursework (Higher program requirements prevail over the 2.0 when set) | ||
| A minimum of 30 hours earned from FHSU with a grade of D, C, B, or A | ||
| Successful completion of an upper division Writing and Information Literacy course (Most majors contain a course designated) | ||
| A minimum of 45 hours of recognized upper division credit | ||
| A minimum of 120 hours of recognized college credit | ||
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| SGE030 - Math Statistics Discipline Area | 3 | |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| COMM 100 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| UNIV 101 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| MLNG 225 | Beginning Spanish I | 5 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Personal and Professional Development | 3 | |
| SGE040 - Natural Physical Science Discipline Area | 4 | |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MLNG 226 | Beginning Spanish II | 5 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| SGE050 - Social Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area | 3 | |
| SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| MLNG 325 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SGE060 - Arts Humanities Discipline Area | 3 | |
| SGE050 - Social Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area | 3 | |
| MLNG 327 | Spanish for Heritage Learners | 3 |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MLNG 427 | Spanish Conversational Skills | 3 |
| MLNG 428 | Spanish Grammar and Composition Review | 3 |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Directed Electives | 3 | |
| Directed Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Directed Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Directed Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Academic Degree Maps are term-by-term sample course plans that specify milestones, courses, and special requirements that are necessary for facilitating on-time completion. Degree Maps are examples and are not prescriptive. Individualized choices such as concentration options, transfer credits, optional minors, advisory programs (certificates), etc. can alter the recommended coursework. Course offerings are subject to change. Students should consult with their academic advisors for additional guidance on course planning.
To determine courses to take in the directed choices (often listed as Program Elective Course) and directed elective course blocks see the overview tab for courses. Open electives indicate the student is free to choose courses from any subject, but students should discuss with their advisor how many of these hours must be upper division. To locate approved courses in General Education areas (Undergraduate Programs) see the general education section of the catalog.
The undergraduate course maps typically advise the most efficient route for students to complete the general education requirements. Courses that are required in the major may be listed as fulfilling relevant general education requirements. This will result in more open elective course hours in some maps than is listed on the degree overview page.