Students majoring in Spanish are required to travel abroad for one (1) academic year, to conduct studies at one of the ACA locations (Argentina or Spain). It is highly recommended that students fulfill this requirement during their sophomore year.
NOTE: Native Spanish-speaking students who completed secondary education in a Spanish-speaking country are exempt from this requirement.
Select 2 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses
YEAR 2
Academic Year Abroad in Argentina or Spain: Study abroad consists of approximately 48 quarter hours (approximately 30 semester hours) which should include at least 5 quarter hours (3 semester hours) of religion in addition to at least 9 quarter hours (6 semester hours) of upper-division courses. Students should take a culture and civilization course sequence equivalent to 3 semester hours. If not taken previously, students must take the equivalent of SPAN 207 and 208 while abroad. Students are encouraged to take some courses that fulfill the general education requirements if their progress allows it, and if there is room after the language requirements are met. See ACA catalog or visit aca-noborders.org. Students should consult with their modern languages advisor prior to their academic year abroad.
Select 23 credits from the following types of courses: See catalog listing of ACA courses required for Argentina or Spain and take additional courses totaling to 30 semester credit courses, per advisor