40 credits required

In order to ensure a well-balanced program, no student may apply more than 12 credits towards the major in any one semester, whether on campus or abroad. No more than 8 credits for upper division courses transferred from another U.S. institution can be applied to the major.

Courses in literature in translation may not be counted toward a major or minor.

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HISP 320 or higher.

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Targeted electives consist of courses with content related to the cultures, geographies, societies of the Spanish speaking world that may be taught in English and may carry other designations (HISP, LLAS, POLS, SOCI, THEO, HIST). Students may also fulfill these 4 credits with a HISP elective taught in Spanish.

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2-credit course. Some students will have 2 additional credits due to odd combinations of courses transferred from abroad. If not, students may take an additional HISP 360 section for 2 credits to reach the required total of 40 credits..

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All majors are required to study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country. Students who are unable, for whatever reason, to participate in a semester-long study abroad program or an embedded program, can fulfill this requirement through an internship only with the approval of the department chair.

Additional Requirements: 

General Education Requirements: 

All undergraduate students must complete the requirements of the Integrations Curriculum (IC) which is designed to ensure all of our students receive a liberal arts education. Please review details of the Integrations Curriculum requirements here. 

Graduation Requirements:

In addition to the Integrations Curriculum, all undergraduate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements to earn their degree from CSB and SJU. 

      Credits:  124 total credits, 40 of which must be from upper division coursework
           GPA:   2.0 or higher* 
Residency:   At least 24 of your last 32 credits must be completed at CSB and SJU

Please visit Graduation under the Academic Policies and Regulations portion of the catalog for additional details regarding degree requirements.

* Cumulative GPA as well as major(s)/minor(s) GPA. Please note some majors/minors may require a higher GPA to earn their degree. 

Four Year Plans

Hispanic Studies Major with Argentina Semester Study Abroad (Fall)

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Students with AP/IB or placement in HISP 211 Intermediate Spanish during 1st semester of first year may want to consider semester abroad during Sophomore year. 

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Consider the direct enrollment option for a course with Chilean University Students in area of interest/major.

First placement in HISP 111 Beginning Spanish I would take 1 additional HISP 3XX post-study abroad.

Hispanic Studies Major with Seville, Spain Semester Abroad (Spring)

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Students entering with AP/IB or placement in HISP 211 Intermediate Spanish during first semester may want to consider sophomore year study abroad.

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Students placing in HISP 111 Beginning Spanish I or HISP 112 Beginning Spanish II during first semester would take 1-2 additional HISP 3XX course post-study abroad.

Hispanic Studies Major with Chiapas, Mexico Embedded