Minor in Spanish

Interested students should consult the designated advisor for the minor.

Program Requirements and Policies

• Six courses are required for the Minor in Spanish. 
• Liberal Arts students may not minor and major in the same discipline; they may not be certified in more than one minor (except when one of the minors is disciplinary and the other is interdisciplinary).
• Open to Arts and Sciences students who started in SPN-0001, SPN- 0002, or SPN-0003. Students who started at higher levels are encouraged to pursue the major.

Course Requirements for Liberal Arts Students

1. Three courses in Spanish language, SPN-0004 or SPN-0005, SPN-0021, SPN-0022 or SPN-0023.
2. Two courses in Spanish or Latin American literature at the 30-level or higher (SPN-0030, SPN-0031, SPN-0032, SPN-0033, +)
3. One course in Spanish or Latin American language, literature, or culture at the 100-level.

Course Requirements For Engineering Students

The Humanities and/or Arts (HA) and Social Sciences (SS) requirements for students in the School of Engineering may be satisfied by a Special Minor in Spanish language and culture comprising a total of six courses.

Engineering students may not minor and major in the same discipline; they may not be certified in more than one minor, except when completing a Special Minor for Engineers in foreign language and culture studies; they may not be certified in a minor if they have more than one major, except when completing a Special Minor for Engineers in foreign language and culture studies.

For further information, see the designated advisors for the Special Minors for Engineering Students.

Courses: 

1. Five credits above Spanish 03.
2. The sixth credit must be taken in the Social Sciences or the Humanities, concentrating on the area in which the target language is spoken.

Please note the following stipulations:

1. Of the five credits taken in the Department of Romance Languages to satisfy Requirement I, no more than one credit may be taken in English.
2. Students must determine their level of proficiency in the language by examination:
   1. Placement test at Tufts;
   2. Advanced Placement Test Score;
   3. CEEB SAT II Subject Test Score.
3. Students will not be given credit toward the minor for courses taken below this initial placement.
4. Students must consult the designated advisor for the special minor.
5. Independent Studies will not be available.