Dec 02, 2024  
2024-2025 General Catalog 
    
2024-2025 General Catalog

Spanish, B.A. (3+3 Pre-Law Program)


Spanish


CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS

SEMESTER 1: “C” or better in ENGL 1001 ; SPAN 2101 .
SEMESTER 2: SPAN 2102 .
SEMESTER 3: SPAN 2155 , SPAN 2156 , SPAN 3010 ; Admission to the College.

Students majoring in Spanish must receive credit for a minimum of 33 hours in Spanish numbered above SPAN 2102 , including SPAN 2155 , SPAN 2156 , SPAN 3010 , SPAN 3020 , SPAN 4005  and any four of the following nine: SPAN 3015 , SPAN 3043 , SPAN 3044 , SPAN 3070 , SPAN 3071 , SPAN 3072 , SPAN 3073 , SPAN 3074 , or SPAN 3980  and at least six hours of 4000 level courses.

Native speakers majoring in Spanish must substitute any 3000 or 4000 level Spanish elective for SPAN 2155  and SPAN 2156 . Students who have fluency in Spanish may not take courses numbered below 3000.

Consult “Degree Requirements of the College ” in this section of the catalog for specific instructions regarding electives. Consult “General Education ” section of the catalog for the general education requirements.

** To participate in the 3+3 option in Spanish, a student must enter LSU with at least eight hours of course credit in SPAN 1101  and SPAN 1102 /SPAN 1152  via Advanced Standing or dual enrollment. Students who meet this standard should consult with the Spanish Undergraduate Advisor each semester to discuss sequencing in the major coursework. This consultation will be required to ensure that the student remains on track to finish their Spanish coursework in a timely manner.**

Semester 1


Total Semester Hours: 15


Semester 2


  • CRITICAL: SPAN 2102 .

  •  

  • General Education Course - Humanities (3)
  • General Education Course - Social Sciences (3)
  • General Education Course - Natural Sciences (3)1
  • Approved Elective/ROTC (2)

Total Semester Hours: 14


Semester 3


Total Semester Hours: 12


Semester 4


Total Semester Hours: 15


**It is strongly recommended that students pursuing the 3+3 option in Spanish study abroad with one of the LSU Abroad programs in Spanish during the summer between semesters four and five. Students participating in these study abroad programs are encouraged to apply for the study abroad scholarships offered through the College of Humanities & Social Sciences to help defray the costs of their abroad experience. Students should also consult closely with their Spanish faculty advisor in selecting the Spanish electives required in semesters five and six of the 3+3 option.**

Semester 5


Total Semester Hours: 12


Semester 6


  • Spanish Elective (3)2
  • Spanish Elective: 4000-level (3)2
  • General Education Course - Humanities (3)
  • General Education Course - Arts (3)

Total Semester Hours: 12


Semester 7


  • Approved Electives (16)

Total Semester Hours: 16


Semester 8


  • Approved Electives (16)

Total Semester Hours: 16


120 Total Sem. Hrs.


1 - If two-course sequence is taken in the physical sciences, then the three-hour course must be taken from the life sciences and vice versa.

2 - SPANISH ELECTIVES: Take two 4000-level courses, and choose four from SPAN 3015 , SPAN 3043 , SPAN 3044 , SPAN 3070 , SPAN 3071 , SPAN 3072 , SPAN 3073 , SPAN 3074 , SPAN 3980 .