Summary of Degree Requirements

University Requirements

  • MATH 0701 (4 s.h.) and/or ENG 0701 (4 s.h.), if required by placement testing.
  • All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. All General Anthropology majors take ANTH 2396 and one of the following writing-intensive courses for this requirement: ANTH 4196ANTH 4398ANTH 4596, or ANTH 4897.
  • Students must complete requirements of the General Education (GenEd) Program. See the General Education section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for more details.

College of Liberal Arts Requirements

  • Completion of a minimum of 123 credits, including:
    • 90 credits in CLA/CST courses;
    • 45 credits of which must be at the upper level (numbered 2000-4999).
      • For Social Science majors, 6 upper level credits (numbered 2000-4999) must be taken in Humanities Subject Areas: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Greek (Ancient), Greek and Roman Classics, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Philosophy, Religion, Russian, and Spanish in the College of Liberal Arts, Art History in the Tyler School of Art and Architecture, or any department in the College of Science and Technology.
    • A minimum GPA of 2.0, cumulatively, in CLA/CST coursework, and in the major.
    • Only courses in which a student receives a grade of at least C- can satisfy GenEd, major, minor, or CLA Foreign Language and Global Studies requirements.

Professional Development Requirement

  • All students in the College of Liberal Arts are required to take a 1 credit seminar in professional development. CLA 1002 Professional Development for Liberal Arts Majors is the appropriate course option for this major. Other courses that fulfill this requirement may be found on the CLA College Requirements page. Only one course in this category may count towards graduation.

Foreign Language/Global Studies Requirements

  • All students must complete or test out of the first and second levels of a foreign language - these courses are numbered 1001 and 1002;
  • All students must complete at least one course from the GenEd Global/World Society category; and
  • All Bachelor of Arts students must complete one of the following options:
    • Third semester of a foreign language;
    • Demonstrated proficiency beyond the third semester in a foreign language (placement exam or certification from the language department);
    • Take one Global Studies course from the list on the CLA College Requirements page;
    • Study Abroad at an approved program; or
    • Take a second General Education Global/World Society course.

Notes on Foreign Language Study

  • The third level of language is numbered 1003 in French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese and numbered 2001 in all other foreign language subjects.
  • Students are strongly encouraged to take the third level of a foreign language as it is the minimum required for election to the prestigious honor society Phi Beta Kappa. (Taking the course does not guarantee admission but not taking it guarantees exclusion.)
  • See the College of Liberal Arts Policies section of this Bulletin for more information on the Foreign Language Placement, Regression in Coursework, and guidelines for students' other experiences with language.

General Electives are typically one-third of a student's program of study and can be focused on a second major, a minor, or towards some other personal enrichment or professional goals. See an academic advisor for assistance in developing an academic plan for these courses.

Major Requirements by Concentration

A total of 10 courses are required after completion of the SPAN 1001SPAN 1002 and SPAN 1003 prerequsities.

These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.

Requirements

This section provides the requirements for each of the following options:

Language, Literature and/or Linguistics Option

Summary of Degree Requirements

University Requirements

  • MATH 0701 (4 s.h.) and/or ENG 0701 (4 s.h.), if required by placement testing.
  • All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. The specific courses required for this major are SPAN 2096 or SPAN 2098, and SPAN 3096.
  • Students must complete requirements of the General Education (GenEd) Program. See the General Education section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for more details.

College of Liberal Arts Requirements

  • Completion of a minimum of 123 credits, including: 90 credits in CLA/CST courses, 45 credits of which must be at the upper level (numbered 2000-4999).
  • Distribution Requirement for Humanities majors: Six upper level credits must be earned in the Social Science, Science, and/or interdisciplinary subject areas. Select from the following CLA departments and programs: Africology & African American Studies, American Studies, Anthropology, Asian Studies, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity and Human Behavior, Economics, Environmental Studies, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, Geography and Urban Studies, Global Studies, History, Jewish Studies, Latin American Studies, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies, Liberal Arts, Neuroscience (CLA), Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology, or any department in the College of Science and Technology.
  • A minimum GPA of 2.0, cumulatively, in all CLA/CST coursework, and in the major.
  • Only courses in which a student receives a grade of at least C- can satisfy GenEd, major, minor, or CLA Foreign Language and Global Studies requirements.
  • Professional Development Requirement
    • All students in the College of Liberal Arts are required to take a 1 credit seminar in professional development. CLA 1002 Professional Development for Liberal Arts Majors is the appropriate course option for this major. Other courses that fulfill this requirement may be found on the CLA College Requirements page. Only one course in this category may count towards graduation.
  • Foreign Language/Global Studies Requirements
    • The requirements for the major in Spanish exceed the CLA minimum for this requirement.
    • Notes on Foreign Language Study
      • The third level of language is numbered 1003 in French, Spanish, and Portuguese and numbered 2001 in all other foreign language subjects.
      • Students are strongly encouraged to take the third level of a foreign language as it is the minimum required for election to the prestigious honor society Phi Beta Kappa. (Taking the course does not guarantee admission but not taking it guarantees exclusion.)
      • See the College of Liberal Arts Policies section of this Bulletin for more information on the Foreign Language Placement, Regression in Coursework, and guidelines for students' other experiences with language.
  • General Electives are typically one-third of a student's program of study and can be focused on a second major, a minor, or towards some other personal enrichment or professional goals. See an academic advisor for assistance in developing an academic plan for these courses.

Major Requirements (30 credits)

  • Prerequisites: SPAN 1001 and SPAN 1002, or placement into SPAN 1003.
  • After completion of prerequisite courses, a total of ten courses are required for the major. In order to complete the 10-course requirement, students who place out of required Spanish courses must add additional courses at the 3000 or 4000 level.
    SPAN 1003Intermediate3
    Writing Intensive Courses
    SPAN 2096Composition (prerequisite for most 3000-level courses)3
    SPAN 3096Advanced Analysis and Writing Skills 13
    Electives21
    A maximum of one elective may be selected at the 2000 level
    A maximum of three electives may be selected at the 3000 level
    A minimum of three electives must be selected at the 4000 level
    Total Credit Hours30
    1

    Indicates writing capstone for the major.

Note: Up to two Portuguese or Catalan courses may be taken in place of two Spanish 2000/3000-level courses.

Language and Professional Studies Option

Summary of Degree Requirements

University Requirements

  • MATH 0701 (4 s.h.) and/or ENG 0701 (4 s.h.), if required by placement testing.
  • All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. The specific courses required for this major are SPAN 2096 or SPAN 2098, and SPAN 3096.
  • Students must complete requirements of the General Education (GenEd) Program. See the General Education section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for more details.

College of Liberal Arts Requirements

  • Completion of a minimum of 123 credits, including: 90 credits in CLA/CST courses, 45 credits of which must be at the upper level (numbered 2000-4999).
  • Distribution Requirement for Humanities majors: Six upper level credits must be earned in the Social Science, Science, and/or interdisciplinary subject areas. Select from the following CLA departments and programs: Africology & African American Studies, American Studies, Anthropology, Asian Studies, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity and Human Behavior, Economics, Environmental Studies, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, Geography and Urban Studies, Global Studies, History, Jewish Studies, Latin American Studies, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies, Liberal Arts, Neuroscience (CLA), Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology, or any department in the College of Science and Technology.
  • A minimum GPA of 2.0, cumulatively, in all CLA/CST coursework, and in the major.
  • Only courses in which a student receives a grade of at least C- can satisfy GenEd, major, minor, or CLA Foreign Language and Global Studies requirements.
  • Professional Development Requirement
    • All students in the College of Liberal Arts are required to take a 1 credit seminar in professional development. CLA 1002 Professional Development for Liberal Arts Majors is the appropriate course option for this major. Other courses that fulfill this requirement may be found on the CLA College Requirements page. Only one course in this category may count towards graduation.
  • Foreign Language/Global Studies Requirements
    • The requirements for the major in Spanish exceed the CLA minimum for this requirement.
    • Notes on Foreign Language Study
      • The third level of language is numbered 1003 in French, Spanish, and Portuguese and numbered 2001 in all other foreign language subjects.
      • Students are strongly encouraged to take the third level of a foreign language as it is the minimum required for election to the prestigious honor society Phi Beta Kappa. (Taking the course does not guarantee admission but not taking it guarantees exclusion.)
      • See the College of Liberal Arts Policies section of this Bulletin for more information on the Foreign Language Placement, Regression in Coursework, and guidelines for students' other experiences with language.
  • General Electives are typically one-third of a student's program of study and can be focused on a second major, a minor, or towards some other personal enrichment or professional goals. See an academic advisor for assistance in developing an academic plan for these courses.

Major Requirements (30 credits)

  • Prerequisites: SPAN 1001 and SPAN 1002, or placement into SPAN 1003.
  • After completion of prerequisite courses, a total of ten courses are required for the major. In order to complete the 10-course requirement, students who place out of required Spanish courses must add additional courses at the 3000 or 4000 level.
    SPAN 1003Intermediate3
    Writing Intensive Courses
    SPAN 2096Composition3
    SPAN 3096Advanced Analysis and Writing Skills 13
    Electives
    A maximum of one course may be selected at the 2000 level3
    Three Business/Medical/Legal/Translation courses (Spanish 3000-4000 level)9
    Literature Course
    Select one of the following:3
    SPAN 3121
    Introduction to the Literature of Spain
    SPAN 3141
    Introduction to the Literature of Latin America
    Additional Electives
    At least two Spanish elective courses numbered 4000-49996
    Total Credit Hours30
    1

    Writing capstone for the major.

Note: Up to two Portuguese or Catalan courses may be taken in place of two Spanish 2000/3000-level courses.

Spanish for Education Option

Summary of Degree Requirements

University Requirements

  • MATH 0701 (4 s.h.) and/or ENG 0701 (4 s.h.), if required by placement testing.
  • All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. The specific courses required for this major are SPAN 2096 or SPAN 2098, and SPAN 3096.
  • Students must complete requirements of the General Education (GenEd) Program. See the General Education section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for more details.

College of Liberal Arts Requirements

  • Completion of a minimum of 123 credits, including: 90 credits in CLA/CST courses, 45 credits of which must be at the upper level (numbered 2000-4999).
  • Distribution Requirement for Humanities majors: Six upper level credits must be earned in the Social Science, Science, and/or interdisciplinary subject areas. Select from the following CLA departments and programs: Africology & African American Studies, American Studies, Anthropology, Asian Studies, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity and Human Behavior, Economics, Environmental Studies, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, Geography and Urban Studies, Global Studies, History, Jewish Studies, Latin American Studies, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies, Liberal Arts, Neuroscience (CLA), Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology, or any department in the College of Science and Technology.
  • A minimum GPA of 2.0, cumulatively, in all CLA/CST coursework, and in the major.
  • Only courses in which a student receives a grade of at least C- can satisfy GenEd, major, minor, or CLA Foreign Language and Global Studies requirements.
  • Professional Development Requirement
    • All students in the College of Liberal Arts are required to take a 1 credit seminar in professional development. CLA 1002 Professional Development for Liberal Arts Majors is the appropriate course option for this major. Other courses that fulfill this requirement may be found on the CLA College Requirements page. Only one course in this category may count towards graduation.
  • Foreign Language/Global Studies Requirements
    • The requirements for the major in Spanish exceed the CLA minimum for this requirement.
    • Notes on Foreign Language Study
      • The third level of language is numbered 1003 in French, Spanish, and Portuguese and numbered 2001 in all other foreign language subjects.
      • Students are strongly encouraged to take the third level of a foreign language as it is the minimum required for election to the prestigious honor society Phi Beta Kappa. (Taking the course does not guarantee admission but not taking it guarantees exclusion.)
      • See the College of Liberal Arts Policies section of this Bulletin for more information on the Foreign Language Placement, Regression in Coursework, and guidelines for students' other experiences with language.
  • General Electives are typically one-third of a student's program of study and can be focused on a second major, a minor, or towards some other personal enrichment or professional goals. See an academic advisor for assistance in developing an academic plan for these courses.

Major Requirements (30 credits)

  • Prerequisites: SPAN 1001 and SPAN 1002, or placement into SPAN 1003.
  • After completion of prerequisite courses, a total of ten courses are required for the major:
    SPAN 1003Intermediate3
    Writing Intensive Courses
    SPAN 2096Composition 13
    SPAN 3096Advanced Analysis and Writing Skills 23
    Composition & Conversation
    Select one of the following:3
    SPAN 1076
    Intensive Practice in the Four Skills (9 credits)
    SPAN 2001
    Conversational Review
    SPAN 2002
    Hispanic Readings
    SPAN 2011
    Spanish for Heritage and Bilingual Speakers
    SPAN 2098
    Advanced Intensive Practice in the Four Skills (9 credits)
    SPAN 3001
    Advanced Composition & Conversation
    SPAN 3002
    Hispanic Readings II
    SPAN 3003
    Advanced Grammar for Communication
    Culture & Civilization
    Select one of the following:3
    SPAN 3204
    Latin America through Film
    SPAN 3221
    The Cultures of Spain
    SPAN 3222
    Spain through Film
    SPAN 3241
    The Cultures of Latin America
    SPAN 3243
    The Culture of Puerto Rico
    SPAN 3261
    The Hispanic World: Race and Gender
    SPAN 4161
    Hispanic Literature through Art
    SPAN 4221
    The Art of Spain
    Linguistics
    Select one of the following:3
    SPAN 4301
    The Sounds of Spanish
    SPAN 4302
    Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
    SPAN 4303
    Spanish/English Bilingualism
    SPAN 4304
    Spanish Applied Linguistics
    SPAN 4305
    Evolution of the Spanish Language
    SPAN 4306
    Spanish Sociolinguistics
    SPAN 4307
    Language and Gender
    Contemporary Literature
    Select one of the following:3
    SPAN 4128
    Hispanic Modernism
    SPAN 4132
    20th &/or 21st Century Spanish Literature
    SPAN 4142
    The Latin American Short Story
    SPAN 4144
    Latin American Poetry and Poetics
    SPAN 4146
    National Literatures of Latin America
    SPAN 4148
    Latin American Literature of Social Conflict
    SPAN 4152
    U.S. Latino/a Studies
    Literature
    Select one of the following:3
    SPAN 3002
    Hispanic Readings II
    SPAN 3121
    Introduction to the Literature of Spain
    SPAN 3141
    Introduction to the Literature of Latin America
    SPAN 3142
    Puerto Rican Readings
    SPAN 3160
    Special Topics I
    SPAN 4121
    Survey of Spanish Literature
    SPAN 4126
    Cervantes
    SPAN 4141
    Survey of Latin American Literature
    SPAN 4161
    Hispanic Literature through Art (or one additional contemporary literature course from the above list)
    SPAN 4401
    Advanced Translation and Interpretation
    Electives
    At least two Spanish elective courses numbered 2000-49996
    Total Credit Hours30
    1

    SPAN 2096 is a prerequisite for many Spanish courses at the advanced levels.

    2

    Indicates capstone for the major.

Note: In order to complete the 10-course requirement, students must add additional courses at the 3000 or 4000 level, depending on proficiency.