The Minor in Spanish program helps prepare students for graduate or professional schools and for a variety of career opportunities. Courses are designed to build strong language skills and to expand cultural awareness.
In addition to class work, students acquire language skills through individualized learning and research projects with professors, field experiences, campus programs, internships and study abroad opportunities. Twenty-four semester hours of credit at 200 level or higher are required for a Spanish minor. SPT 250/251 may not be counted toward the minor.
Students are encouraged to participate in international study and travel experiences. Opportunities include summer study programs in Spain, travel-study courses to countries such as Costa Rica, semester- and year-long programs in Mexico and other countries, as well as numerous other study abroad options.
Topics of Study
- civilization and culture
- commercial Spanish
- composition
- conversation
- intermediate language
- Hispanic cinema
- language structure
- literature
- phonetics
Career Opportunities
The Tampa Bay area has a long and rich Hispanic tradition and a thriving Spanish-speaking community. Across the nation, there is a growing need for professionals able to communicate in Spanish and for teachers able to teach it. Spanish minors can proceed to graduate and professional schools with language skills that will help make them a sought-after commodity.
Possible career paths for students with a Minor in Spanish include:
- translation/interpretation
- government
- diplomacy
- journalism
- international business
- social work
On-Campus Associations
- Sigma Delta Pi - Spanish Honor Society