Below is an example of how you can finish the program on time even if you start late with the Spanish coursework. This is just an example; there are other ways of doing this. These other ways mainly depend on what language courses individual students are able to take over the summer or during intersession (between Fall and Spring semester) or during their study/work abroad period.
Spanish Majors must complete 24 credits (the equivalent of 8 courses) of Spanish courses at the 2000, 3000 or 4000 level.
Example: Starting with Spanish in your third year
Fall
First Year
Just engineering, no Spanish
Second Year
Just engineering, no Spanish
After having completed two years, lightning strikes and you realize that you want to go global. Here’s what you can do:
Summer Preceding Third Year
Need a minimum of 3 years of High School Spanish
Third Year
Span 3178 (3) recommended
Fourth Year
Study Abroad: Span 3293 (12 credits maximum)
Related Area courses (6 credits)
Fifth Year
One composition course (SPAN 3178, 3240W or 3293).
Spring
First Year
Just engineering, no Spanish
Second Year
Just engineering, no Spanish
After having completed two years, lightning strikes and you realize that you want to go global. Here’s what you can do:
Summer Preceding Third Year
Need a minimum of 3 years of High School Spanish
Third Year
Span 3171 (3 credits)
Fourth Year
Work Abroad
Engr 3283 – Internship Abroad (6 credits) – used as related area courses
Fifth Year
One introductory or literary survey course (SPAN 3230, 3231, 3232, 3233, 3234, 3242).
Span 4200W or Span 3240W
OTHER WAYS OF GETTING YOUR SPANISH LANGUAGE TRAINING that can make your schedule more flexible and/or speed up your progress in the program: Please see Gustavo Nanclares in the Spanish section.