LLC If you… love languages, enjoy engaging people from other cultures, love learning about cultures… Spanish is for you!

Requirements for the Spanish minor Students must maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 in Spanish courses and complete at least fifteen hours above SPA 203, excluding Spanish courses taught in English.

 Notice that you only need 4 courses beyond SPA 204 to minor (excluding courses taught in English).  You may complete 204 and choose from 300 level courses (be mindful about pre-requirements).  You may also qualify to take 400 level courses.  You may even take 2 of those courses during our Summer Study Programs in Spain and Costa Rica.  Typically students take SPA 204, 301 (or 302), 311, 315 and 351 (321 and 341 are other options).

Requirements for the Spanish major Majors must maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 in Spanish courses. Complete a minimum of 30 hours (10 courses) at the 300 level and above, including courses focusing in language skills, literature, and culture. You only need 5 or 6 Spanish courses beyond the minor to finish the major in Spanish.

 We have an active participation in the Lloyd International Honors College Programs.  Students interested in the Disciplinary Honors Program and those seeking an undergraduate research assignment may propose an independent study on a subject of their choice.  For more info go to: ages/spanish/major.html ages/spanish/major.html

Study Abroad Opportunities You should think about participating in the Summer Program in Madrid, Spain or our new program in Costa Rica. You will enjoy several weeks of total immersion in the language and the culture while taking two Spanish courses.

For more information on additional study abroad options contact Wendy Jones-Worden, Study Abroad Advisor for Spanish Majors/Minors Or visit The International Programs Center website

Student Opportunities  The Global Village, a living-learning community for incoming students interested in languages, literatures, and cultures.  Affordable study abroad opportunities.  Students receive detailed advising information.  Qualifying students are considered every year for a number of Departmental and University awards and recognitions.

Academic Clubs and Organizations  Spanish Club  Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish Honor Society)  Extra-curricular social activities: Café Olé  LLC Speaker Series open to undergraduate students

Our K-12 licensure program in Spanish Are you interested in becoming a NC licensed teacher? Dr. Brenda Ross will be glad to discuss with you our K-12 Program

Many students opt for completing a double major in Spanish and another field, including International and Global Studies, Biology, Psychology, English, Music, Business, Nursing and many other possibilities, including our new Bachelors Degree in LLC with a concentration in Global Languages and Communities.

Spanish will enhance your career choices in many fields such as: Governmental Services Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality programs International Business Social Work International Law International Relations Radio/TV Advertising Court Interpreting Fashion Intelligence Service (FBI) Foreign Service Foreign Language/ESL Teaching Health Care State Department/Armed Forces

Careers of our Graduates  U.S. Government and Foreign Service positions.  Teaching in public and private middle and high schools; teaching at the college level (graduate studies required.  Other graduates pursue careers in translating, publishing, and businesses with international interests.  Many graduates combine their interest in Spanish with training in another major or minor (Social Work, Psychology, Biology, English, TESOL…).  Graduates from our programs have successfully completed graduate programs in Spanish at institutions such as Yale University, the Pennsylvania State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, The University of Virginia, University of Kentucky, and Vanderbilt University.  Our graduates receive competitive grants and fellowships upon graduation, including the Fulbright Teaching Fellowship and the Spanish Ministry of Culture Fellowship.

For additional information contact Dr. Carmen Sotomayor 2318 MHRA More information available at