2013-2014 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Spanish Minor
Requirements for a Minor in Spanish
The minor in Spanish is designed for students majoring in the professions or other disciplines who wish to enhance their knowledge of the primary field by perfecting their Spanish language skills and comprehension of culture. Students choosing Spanish as a minor program must complete a total of 21 hours of Spanish beyond the 200-level. The minor is especially geared toward students in the professions; it is strongly recommended that minors take the appropriate courses for their field (from SPA 304, 305, and 306), as well as SPA 303 Professional Writing. In addition, students choosing Spanish as a teachable minor must take two civilization and culture courses, SPA 314, and SPA 335. The total number of credits required for the minor is the same regardless of the emphasis.
Credits for SPA 101, 102, 150, 201, 202, 203, or 204 will not be counted toward the major or minor.
Requirements for a Spanish Secondary Education Minor
Students choosing Spanish as a teachable minor must complete 21 credits including: two civilization and culture courses, SPA 314, and SPA 335.
It is a requirement of the Michigan Department of Education and Grand Valley's College of Education that teacher candidates achieve the Advanced Low level on the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) in Spanish before student teaching. Information sessions on the OPI and other requirements for certification are provided regularly, but students should work closely with their advisor in Spanish. Students interested in pursuing a teaching degree in Spanish are urged to meet with a Spanish advisor as early as possible in their program. Students planning to teach Spanish are strongly encouraged to study abroad before attempting the OPI.
Credits for SPA 101, 102, 150, 201, 202, 203, or 204 will not be counted toward the major or minor.