Spanish (Minor)
The Spanish Minor (18–21 total hours) develops language fluency and cultural awareness, giving you a competitive edge in the global workforce. Choose between Second Language or Heritage Language tracks, take advanced 300-level electives and strengthen your ability to communicate across cultures—skills valued in careers in business, healthcare, law, education and more.
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Minor in Spanish
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department: Classical and Modern Languages
Academic Plan Code(s): SPANMINOR
Admission to the minor in Spanish requires completion of SPAN 201 / SPAN 205 or higher with a minimum grade of C; a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0; and a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on courses in the minor.
Minor Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3-6 | |
SPAN 201 & SPAN 202 | Continuing Spanish Language and Culture I Continuing Spanish Language and Culture II | |
SPAN 205 | Intermediate Spanish for Heritage/Bilingual Learners | |
| Select one of the following sequences: | 15 | |
Sequence One (for learners of Spanish as a Second Language): | ||
SPAN 305 | Spanish Grammar in Context | |
SPAN 310 | Reading and Writing in Spanish | |
SPAN 321 | Communication and Conversation in Spanish | |
Two electives in Spanish at the 300 level or higher | ||
Sequence Two (for Heritage/Bilingual learners): | ||
SPAN 325 | Advanced Spanish I for Heritage/Bilingual Speakers | |
SPAN 335 | Advanced Spanish II for Heritage/Bilingual Speakers | |
Three electives in Spanish at the 300 level or higher | ||
| Minimum Total Hours | 18-21 | |
At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.