Program Info
Spanish Major and Minor
An individualized major in Spanish consists of at least 33 semester hours of approved courses beyond Elementary Spanish II. You will work closely with an adviser to determine the most appropriate course work to match your personal and professional goals.
The Spanish minor consists of 16 semester courses above the level of Elementary Spanish. A minor in Spanish is useful for students majoring in any profession where language plays an important role, including business, education, communication, social work, criminal justice, etc.
The following courses are offered in Spanish:
SPAN 120 Course Syllabus
SPAN220 Course Syllabus
SPAN310 Course Syllabus
SPAN362 Course Syllabus
The following courses are offered in English by the Spanish faculty. Courses taught in English do not count toward the Spanish major or minor.
BLMC343 Course Syllabus
Certificate in Spanish
The Language & Culture Department offers a Certificate program in Spanish. This certificate demonstrates a commitment to the development of Spanish language skills when an academic undergraduate minor cannot be added to the student's degree (for example in a masters or doctorate degree). The Spanish certificate will benefit students in health and other service professions seeking to boost their employability. All students should take the University of Findlay's language placement test to determine the appropriate coursework at the beginning of the certificate and should determine electives with the guidance of an adviser in the Spanish program. Some of the the student's coursework can be completed in a Spanish speaking country with approval from the Spanish faculty.
Requirements for a Certificate in Spanish: 6 semester hours
Electives to complete the Certificate in Spanish: 12 semester hours
SPAN332 Spanish Conversation and PronunciationSPAN336 Spanish for Spanish Speakers SPAN310 Advanced Strategies for Reading and Writing in Spanish SPAN320 Spanish Composition SPAN325 Culture of Spain SPAN328 Spanish American Culture SPAN350 Spanish for Professionals SPAN360 Professional Communication in Spanish SPAN362 Spanish Grammar and Syntax I SPAN490 Advanced Studies in Spanish SPAN499 Study/Internship in a Spanish-Speaking Country (up to twelve hours)
If you are interested in discussing the academic minor or the certificate in Spanish, please contact Dr. Julia Perez-Gamboa,perez-gamboa@findlay.edu; or Professor Nancy Munoz, munoz@findlay.edu for more information.
Teacher Licensure in Spanish
Students who wish to become teachers must fulfill all the requirements for The University of Findlay’s College of Education. A multi-age license in education for Spanish (grades K-12) consists of 39 hours of required courses beyond Elementary Spanish II and six hours of elective course work in Spanish.
Beyond the required student teaching experience, Spanish teacher education majors can also complete internships in education.
As students near the end of their training, Spanish teacher education majors participate in a workshop to prepare them for the Praxis II tests required for teacher licensure in Ohio.
Many students find that their professional goals can best be met by also obtaining endorsements in either Bilingual Education or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). 205 Service Learning in Spanish
This course enables students to serve the local community through service learning projects at schools or agencies. Students will use their language skills in real-life situations with Hispanic people or in teaching language to develop their awareness of the impact of foreign languages in today’s world.
