To receive a bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete at least 120 units of credit that minimally includes a major, the general studies requirements, and university requirements as listed below.
The full policy can be viewed here.
In addition to University Requirements:
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 120 |
| Major GPA | 2.0 |
| Highest Mathematics Required | MAT 114 |
| Foreign Language | Required |
| University Honors Program | Optional |
| Accelerated Undergraduate/Graduate Plan | Optional |
| Progression Plan Link | Not Available |
| Emphasis or Coursework Required | An emphasis or coursework is required for this degree. |
Purpose Statement
The Bachelor of Arts in Spanish provides students with a socio-cultural and historical background as well as linguistic abilities to engage with Spanish-speaking populations from around the world in a variety of social and cultural contexts. Through linguistic, literary and cultural approaches to the study of the Spanish language, out students develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills that allow them to understand and interact effectively with diverse Hispanic cultures. Throughout this process the students develop cognitive skills in critical thinking and analysis and recognize the importance of being able to function in a global society. With their linguistic abilities in Spanish they are better able to compete for career opportunities in the domestic and global job markets and are prepared to become productive, responsible members of the local, national and international communities in which they live and work.
Student Learning Outcomes
Student Learning Outcomes are Aligned with Standards for Language Learning created by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Upon completing this degree, students will conduct the following in Spanish:
Professional IGP Emphasis
This major requires 44 units distributed as follows:
Take the following 44 units with a Grade of 'C' or better:
Spanish Common Course Requirements (26 units)
Emphasis or Coursework Requirement - Select one (18 units)
You may only complete the Interdisciplinary Global Program (IGP) Emphasis if you are concurrently enrolled in an eligible degree offered through the College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences (CEFNS), the Steve Sanghi College of Engineering (SCE), or the W. A. Franke College of Business. For a listing of eligible degrees, please contact an advisor in CEFNS, SCE, or the W. A. Franke College of Business.
Spanish Coursework Option (18 units)
You may not count SPA 100- or 200-level courses toward your major requirements (except SPA 201 and SPA 202); however, you may count up to 9 upper-division units, by examination.
You may only take lower-level SPA courses if you have not already taken advanced SPA coursework. For example, after you have completed 200-level SPA courses, you may not take SPA courses at the 100- level; after completing a 300-level course, you may not take 100- or 200-level courses.
This program is available as an Accelerated Undergraduate/Graduate Plan wherein a student may start a master's degree while simultaneously completing their bachelor's degree.
Students enrolled at the Flagstaff campus for both undergraduate and graduate programs are eligible to complete the Bachelor of Arts in Spanish - Spanish Coursework option and start a Master of Arts in Teaching Spanish at NAU.
A total of 12 units will be shared between the plans selected from:
Students accepted into the Accelerated Program should complete the following requirements:
Major Requirements
This major requires 44 units distributed as follows:
Take the following 44 units with a Grade of 'C' or better:
Spanish Common Course Requirements (18 units)
Spanish Coursework Option (18 units)
You may not count SPA 100- or 200-level courses toward your major requirements; however, you may count up to 9 upper-division units, by examination.
You may only take lower-level SPA courses if you have not already taken advanced SPA coursework. For example, after you have completed 200-level SPA courses, you may not take SPA courses at the 100- level; after completing a 300-level course, you may not take 100- or 200-level courses.
Additional coursework is required if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any of the academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. You may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren't used to meet major, minor, or General Studies Requirements.
We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you.
Some courses may have prerequisites. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.