Spanish, Minor
Pair almost any major with a globally relevant, highly marketable language skill. Explore Spanish language, linguistics, literature, culture and society through multiple academic pathways, then prepare for careers in education, business, health care, tourism, translation and more.
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Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Minor description
Spanish minor description
The minor program in Spanish provides you with an opportunity to gain proficiency in reading, speaking and writing the Spanish language. You also gain a better understanding of the diverse cultures and regions of Spanish-speaking communities.
Why earn a Spanish minor at ASU?
Study within a nationally recognized interdisciplinary language and culture school, where you can follow specialized tracks, dive into heritage-language coursework, head abroad and tie your learning directly to career opportunities. ASU's place in the Southwest deepens the experience, since Spanish and Latino cultures shape community, business and public life across the region.
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Beyond the classroom, you can join language clubs and cultural organizations, take part in international and multicultural events, and connect at career fairs that spotlight language-based careers.
Courses
This undergraduate minor includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The minor requires 21 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the minor, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The minor in Spanish requires 21 credit hours, of which 18 credit hours must be upper-division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be completed through The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better may be applied toward the minor requirements. Course substitutions may be allowed for heritage and advanced speakers of the language. |
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SPA 202 Intermediate Spanish
(HUAD)
or
SPA 204 Intermediate Spanish II for Bilinguals
(HUAD)
or
SPA 210 Intensive Spanish II
Three credit hours of 200-level coursework will be applied to the minor and any additional credit hours will be applied toward university elective hours.
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Students select one track to complete the nine credit hours in this requirement.
9 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 9 |
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Required Spanish Civilization and Culture Course (choose one): SPA Upper-Division Restricted Elective (choose one): SPA Upper-Division Elective or SPA Upper-Division Study Abroad Course (choose one):
300-Level
SPA Elective
400-Level
SPA Elective
Upper Division
Spanish Study Abroad Course
SPA 317, 318, 401, 402, 403, 404 or 405 can not be used to fulfill the SPA 300-level or SPA 400-level electives. SPA 325 is required for this track Choose one 400-level course from the following: Choose one upper-division course from the following:
300-Level
SPA Elective
400-Level
SPA Elective
SPA 317, 318, 401, 402, 403, 404 or 405 can not be used to fulfill the SPA 300-level or SPA 400-level electives. SPA 400 is required for this track. Choose two courses from the following: First course selection: Second course selection: Students select one track to complete the nine credit hours in this requirement.
9 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 9 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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See information about Language Placement Testing or consult with an academic advisor in the School of International Letters and Cultures regarding placement into Spanish language classes. Students testing into higher Spanish language courses may need overrides to enroll. |
Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: 2.00
Incompatible Majors: BA in Spanish; BAE in secondary education (Spanish)
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
Here are the admission and application details
Explore expanded study opportunities
Participation in a study abroad program can enhance a student's minor experience and education.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Careers this Spanish minor prepares you for
Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.
Graduates with a minor in Spanish have enhanced communication skills and cultural competence, giving them an advantage as they pursue careers in political analysis, education, tourism and hospitality, the military, sociology, marketing or various other fields.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of International Letters and Cultures
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DH 131
silcadvising@asu.edu
480-965-6281
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