Minor in Spanish

Requirements Include

18 credit hours in Spanish courses numbered 300 and above as specified below.  All grades must be “C” or higher in order to count toward the degree.

Minor Requirements

Required Courses (12 credit hours):

• Connect Across Cultures: complete one (3 credits) of the following courses:
  • SPAN301 - Topics in Hispanic Culture and Language (3)
  • SPAN305 - Medical Spanish and Public Health (3)
• Communicate with Impact: complete the following course:
  • SPAN302 - Developing Spanish Writing Skills (3)
• Understand How Language Works: complete one (3 credits) of the following courses:
  • SPAN350 - Introduction to the Sound Patterns of Spanish (3)
  • SPAN351 - Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (3)
  • SPAN352 - Spanish Grammar in Society (3)
  • SPAN371 - Spanish of the Southwest (3)
• Interpret Stories and Cultures: complete one (3 credits) of the following courses:
  • SPAN303 - Brazilian Literature and Culture in Spanish (3)
  • SPAN306 - Health and Healing in Hispanic Literature (3)
  • SPAN307 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature (3)
  • SPAN370 - Survey of Chicano Literature (3)

Elective courses (6 credit hours)

• 3 credit hours 349 level or above
• 3 credit hours 400 level or above

Earn Credit Before Enrolling

The University of New Mexico encourages you to take advantage of this unique opportunity to earn college credit prior to enrolling. Visit the links below to learn more about eligibility, scores, and credit awards:

Advanced Placement (AP)

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Spanish Career Pathways:

The guides below are examples of how Spanish language skills can complement a variety of majors and enhance academic, professional, and global opportunities. Spanish can be paired with virtually any major to support your personal, academic, and career goals. Below are some examples:

Study Abroad:

Spanish majors may apply up to 12 credit hours of courses taken abroad toward their degree requirements. Visit the Study Abroad page for more information.