School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures
Spanish International Studies - Heritage
Bachelor of Arts degree
Degree Requirements
I. General Education and School Requirements
52 - 62
Freshman Experience
1 credit
| FLL 103 | Worldviews |
English Composition
3-10 credits
| ENGL 100 | (4 cr.) |
| AND/OR | |
| ENGL 104 | |
| OR | |
| ENGL 105 | |
| OR | |
| ENGL 108 | (Accelerated First -Year Composition) |
Speech Communication
3 credits
- COM 114
Foreign Language
(French or Spanish: 12 hour sequence)
- 101
- 102
- 201
- 202
Mathematics/Statistics, Science and Computer Utilization
12 credits
- Lab science
- Mathematics/Statistics/Science/Computer Science/Logic
- Mathematics/Statistics/Science/Computer Science/Logic
- (CIS 204 is recommended)
Humanities and Social Science
21 - 24 credits
- Psychology 120
- Philosophy (not Logic)
- History
- Political Science
- Literature (in the foreign language; fulfills foreign language requirement)
- Sociology 100 or Anthropology
- Economics
- Aesthetics (A&D 255; MUS 250; ENGL 405; ENGL 286; PHIL 106; COM 343; THTR 201)
- Foreign Language Major Requirements
II. Spanish International Studies Requirements
63 credits
A. Major in One Foreign Language
30 credits
A student may choose one approved course carrying the major foreign language or FLL prefix, but taught in English.
| SPAN 306 | Spanish Grammar |
| SPAN 313 | Spanish for Spanish Speakers I |
| SPAN 515 | Advanced Composition |
| SPAN 307 | Commercial |
Culture or Civilization (Choose one: Spain or Latin America)
FLL 390, FLL 490 – SPAN 390, SPAN 413, SPAN 451, SPAN 481, SPAN 482, SPAN 490
Elective
(A student may choose one course from Literature, Culture or Civilization, but the course may NOT have the same focus as the required Culture or Civilization )
Elective
(A student may choose any 4 elective courses from: SPAN or FLL prefix in Civilization, Culture, Literature, Special Topics, SPAN 314, SPAN 511 or FLL 464)
Elective
Elective
Elective
B. Multicultural/Multilingual Experience
6 credits
*International Educational Experience may include a study abroad (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED); an experience supervised by the department such as reports, journals, research papers, assignment requirements and proof of completion; or a supervised senior project on an international topic or a contemporary issue (3-6 credits).
FLL 490 - SPAN 408, SPAN 490
Option One:
- 3 cr. hours *International Educational Experience approved by the department.
- 3 cr. hours *International Educational Experience approved by the department.
OR
Option Two:
- 3 cr. hours *International Educational Experience approved by the department.
- 3 cr. hrs. Practicum approved by the department.
C. Two Foreign Language courses
6 credits
These include departmental credits (issued after passing a course) and coursework in any one language taught at Purdue University Calumet or credits transferred in from another university.
D. International Focus
9 credits
Coursework with an international focus in the major or such areas as political science, management, history, economics, film, tourism, literature or another language.
E. Career Emphasis
12 credits
Advisor-approved from fields such as sociology, communication, English, supervision, computer information, management, political science, history, hospitality and tourism management, foreign languages other than the major or a combination of foreign languages/FLL courses (101 without 102 is not acceptable).
III. Electives
2-12 credits
Open Electives
Graduation Requirements
Experiential Learning
Experiential learning is a new graduation requirement for students who will be starting Purdue University Calumet in Fall 2008. This is a new approach to teaching; students go beyond theory based learning and explore ways to gain practical knowledge within their program of study. Students will enroll in two experiential learning courses while completing their degree. Experiential learning is offered through undergraduate research, internships, service learning, cooperative education, cultural immersion/study aboard, design project or practicum. Your academic advisor will assist you in selecting an experience that is right for you.
General Admissions Information
Admission to Purdue University Calumet is based on demonstrated academic quality rank factors, which includes a high school diploma or GED, meeting subject matter requirements, grade average in degree-related subjects, as well as overall grade average, trends in achievement, class rank, SAT or ACT test scores and the strength of the college preparatory program.
- Beginning Students — Need to submit an official high school transcript or GED scores and SAT/ACT scores (writing component is required). For applicants who have graduated from high school one year or more, the appropriate placement test results from the university's Skills Assessment and Development Center will substitute for SAT or ACT scores.
- Transfer Students — Need to submit an official high school transcript or GED scores, Transfer Credit Documentation Sheet - official college/university transcripts from each institution attended (if selected for evaluation) and $30.00 Transfer Evaluation Fee (if applicable). Applicants with fewer than 15 semester credits earned must submit SAT/ACT scores or PUC placement test results
For information about admissions requirements, including International, Re-Entry, Inter-Campus Transfer, Re-Classification and Non-Degree Seeking please visit the Office of Admissions web site.