Academic Majors & Minors
- Students can declare a major/minor during, or after the second semester of their freshman year. Students should declare a major/minor no later than the end of the sophomore year.
- No more than 2 concentrations allowed, either:
- 2 majors OR
- 1 major and 1 minor OR
- 1 major
- Maintain at least a C (2.0) average in any major or minor.
- Only one (1) undergraduate degree may be earned from Emory.
Content Loading
Major in Spanish BA
| Major Code | SPANISH |
|---|---|
| Degree Awarded | BA |
| Hours To Complete | 36 |
| Courses Required | 10-14 |
| Declaration of Major Contact |
Requirements
A minimum of 36 credit hours including the following:
- Three foundational courses numbered between SPAN 300 and 318.
- Four courses numbered above SPAN 400.
- At least three additional courses (electives) from the following: SPAN 212 or above, PORT 110 or 201, LING 101, one course in LACS. Other relevant courses may be used by petition of the DUS.
Additional information:
- Most students use 11 or 12 courses to complete the 36-credit-hour minimum.
- A maximum of four courses from fall or spring semester study abroad may be counted toward the major. (This limit does not apply to summer study abroad programs directed by departmental faculty.)
- At least one 400-level seminar must be taught by departmental faculty.
Admission
Students enter the Spanish program at different levels, depending on their previous experience with the language.