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Spanish
Aso: Arabic and the Middle East | German | Italian
Students may seek a general studies major focused on foreign language area studies. The description and objectives of the major in general studies may be found in the General Education Requirements.
Degree Requirements
A degree with a major in general studies requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework including
- 30 credits for the major (indicated by
); - 41 credits in general education requirements (GERs); and
- 49 credits in the minor, electives, and other degree requirements.
At least 15 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).
Recommended Sequence
The following course sequence will fulfill all of the requirements for the BS in general studies with a focus in foreign language area studies. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Students should consult an academic advisor whenever taking advantage of other options.
Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found in the General Education Requirements.
Please see the individual pages for Arabic and the Middle East, German, and Italian.
Requirements for the Foreign Language Area Studies
Spanish within the General Studies Major
Coursework for a major in general studies with a focus in foreign language area studies/Spanish includes the following:
- Required core courses (27 credits): Any upper-level SPAN courses
- Supplemental major course (3 credits): Additional courses related to the discipline (contact an academic advisor for a list of approved courses)
Foreign Language Area Studies
Spanish
within the General Studies Major
First Courses (to be taken within the first 18 credits) Note: Placement tests are required for math and writing courses.
LIBS 150 Information Literacy and Research Methods (1)
WRTG 101 /101X Introduction to Writing (3)
MATH 103 College Mathematics (3)
or a higher-level math course
Introductory Courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits)
SPAN 111 Elementary Spanish I (3)
or other ARTH, ARTT, HIST, HUMN,
MUSC, PHIL, THET, dance, literature,
or foreign language course to fulfill the first
general education requirement in arts and
humanities
BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology (3)
and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology (1)
or BIOL 103 Introduction to Biology
or other course(s) to fulfill the general
education requirement in biological
and physical sciences with related
laboratory
WRTG 291 Expository and Research Writing (3)
or other course to fulfill the general
education requirement in communications/writing
GVPT 170 American Government (3)
or other ANTH, BEHS, ECON, GEOG,
GVPT, PSYC, SOCY, or eligible AASP, CCJS,
GERO, or WMST course to fulfill the first general
education requirement in behavioral and
social sciences
IFSM 201 Introduction to Computer-Based Systems (3)
or CMST 303 Advanced Application Software
SPAN 112 Elementary Spanish II (3)
Foundation Courses (to be taken within the first 60 credits)
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology (3)
or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology
or other course to fulfill the second
general education requirement in
behavioral and social sciences
(discipline must differ from first)
NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science (3)
or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy
or other course to fulfill the general
education requirement in biological and
physical sciences
HIST 142 Western Civilization II (3)
or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865
or other ARTH or HIST course to fulfill the
general education requirement in arts and
humanities for the historical perspective
(discipline must differ from other humanities
course)
SPAN 211 Intermediate Spanish I (3)
IFSM 304 Ethics in the Information Age (3)
or other course to fulfill the general education
requirement in interdisciplinary issues/computing
SPCH 100 Foundations of Speech Communication (3)
or SPCH 101 Introduction to Public Speaking
or other course to fulfill the general
education requirement in communications/writing or speech
SPAN 212 Intermediate Spanish II (3)
Additional Required Courses (to be taken after introductory and foundation courses)
WRTG 391/391X Advanced Expository and Research Writing (3)
or other course to fulfill the general
education requirement in communications/
upper-level intensive writing
SPAN 301 Review Grammar and Composition I (3)
or other core course
(see Requirements for the Major)
SPAN 302 Review Grammar and Composition II (3)
or other core course
(see Requirements for the Major)
SPAN 311 Advanced Conversation I (3)
or other core course
(see Requirements for the Major)
SPAN 312 Advanced Conversation II (3)
or other core course
(see Requirements for the Major)
SPAN 318 Commercial and Workplace Spanish (4)
or other core course
(see Requirements for the Major)
SPAN 333 Spanish Life and Culture I (3)
or other core course
(see Requirements for the Major)
SPAN 334 Spanish Life and Culture II (3)
or other core course
(see Requirements for the Major)
SPAN 401 Advanced Composition I (3)
or other core course
(see Requirements for the Major)
SPAN 402 Advanced Composition II (3)
or other core course
(see Requirements for the Major)
GVPT 240 Political Ideologies (3)
or other supplemental major course
(see Requirements for the Major)
Minor and/or Elective Courses (to be taken in the last 60 credits along with required major courses) (39)
Total credits for BS in general studies (120)
Information based on the UMUC Europe Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2009. (pdf 4.9MB)
Last updated: 8 August 2008