Bienvenidos: Welcome to the Spanish Minor!
¡Viva el Español!
Spanish Minor Handbook
Spanish Minor Application
Spanish Minor Requirements
Twenty-one units in Spanish will comprise the minor. Courses should be chosen in consultation with an advisor in the Spanish Department.
Declare a Spanish Minor
If you do not have Spanish AP units or VU-approved Spanish Language transfer units, you are required to take the Spanish Placement Exam for Spanish-language study. Please make an appointment with the English-Spanish Administrative Assistant in Heath 233.
Why should I minor in Spanish?
Liberal Studies – teaching
English – foreign language already required; comparative literature studies
Religion – pastoral leadership studies
Business – international economies & marketing
Anthropology & Sociology – field work
History & Political Science – primary source research (in related area)
Biology, Chemistry – community health issues
Kinesiology – community health issues/physical therapy/occupational therapy
Psychology – communicating with clients, community health issues
Communications – Spanish-related media industries
Music – language abilities for studying scores, vocal performance
Theatre Arts –worship arts major
Casa Español
First Floor Balboa Hall is a Spanish-Speaking floor! You will receive SPAN 460 course credit for living on the floor and must attend a weekly mealtime in your quad where your host professor will provide curriculum and mentorship. This is a great experience for people wanting to develop Spanish-English bilingual language skills through immersion, enjoy affinity among peers who love Latino/a cultures, and engage in local and global outreach. To be placed on this floor, submit an application to the Residence Life Office *before* Thursday, March 22nd at 5:00pm. Students selected for the floor must sign up for a room during housing registration and enroll for SPAN 460—Field Practicum (2 units—additional unit requirement can be arranged) for both semesters next year. Applications are available in the Residence Life Office. The course is approved to count towards Spanish minor units.
Affinity Groups & Resources
Office of Diversity Programming & Mobilization: Thandiwe Dinani, Director
Jesse Miranda Center for Hispanic Studies & Urban Leadership: Rev. Fernando Tamara, Director
El Puente Club: awaiting new faculty advisor
International Students Club (“Jamii”): Thandiwe Dinani, Director
Mosaic Club: Dr. Derrick Rosenior, Faculty Advisor
Bilingual Spanish Chapel Series in Needham Chapel: Spiritual Formation Office
Bilingual Spanish Personnel: Tim Young, Director of Residence Life & Housing
Writing Center & Spanish Lab: Dr. Karen Lee, Director
