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.

4 Required courses (12 credit hours)

  • SPAN 301 Topics in Hispanic Culture and Language
  • SPAN 302 Developing Spanish Writing Skills
  • SPAN 306 Health and Healing in Hispanic Literature- OR- SPAN 307 Introduction to Hispanic Literatures
  • SPAN 350 or SPAN 351 or SPAN 352

2 Elective courses (6 credit hours)

  • 1 elective course (3 credit hours) must be above SPAN 307;
  • 1 elective course (3 credit hours) may be fulfilled with any appropriate courses number 300 or above.

Test Credits:

The University of New Mexico encourages you to take advantage of this unique opportunity to earn college credit prior to enrolling:

Advanced Placement (AP)

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Studying Abroad:

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