Spanish, minor
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Studying abroad is just one of the ways to enhance your education and gain real world experience. DISSTA: The Spanish Experience is an immersion learning experience spent living and studying in Valladolid, Spain.
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- minor
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Spanish, BA
- College
- Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences (BCAS)
- School/Department
- Department of Modern Languages
Program Contact
- Ms. Kirstin Polen de Campi
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Department Chair, Professor of Instruction, Spanish
330-972-7487
Overview
Here at the University of Akron students will learn to value the Spanish language, culture, history and themselves as individuals. We offer a wide variety of courses and degree plants to fit all learners. Many students who choose to Major or Minor in Spanish also choose to pursue one of our certificates as the requirements can count toward multiple plans. With a background in the humanities, graduates can think creatively and communicate effectively. Our faculty are innovative, interactive and ready to guide you through your undergraduate career in Spanish.
Admissions Requirements
The Spanish minor requires 18 credits, with 12 credits beyond Intermediate Spanish I [SPAN 201] and Intermediate Spanish II [SPAN 202] at the 300 level or higher.
Spanish 301 (Conversation), Spanish 302 (Composition), and Spanish 303 (Grammar) are recommended as well as any Spanish 300/400 level electives and/or through a UA Department of Modern Languages Study Abroad program.
SPAN 301 and SPAN 302 may be taken for up to 6 credits each.
Career Outcomes
Graduates with a minor in Spanish from The University of Akron are equipped for various roles, including:
Health Care Professionals & Emergency Services
Educators
Social Work and Social Services
International Relations & Business
Human Resources
Legal Professionals
Translation & Interpretation
Additional Information
Those with previous Spanish study should greatly consider taking a placement test, located on My Akron under Services.
No prior experience, no problem! Students can enroll in Beginning Spanish I and continue their study through Intermediate levels an Upper levels!
"I would encourage them to get to know their professors on a personal level. Everyone I had as a teacher in the Department of Modern Languages has been absolutely wonderful and they have great stories to tell!"
"Immerse yourself as much as possible. Find someone you are comfortable with and talk to them to help build your confidence. Learning a new language is one of the most rewarding things you can put your time and energy into, and if you really put yourself out there, you will gain so many opportunities and new friends along the way."
