Courses | B.A. in Spanish
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. In addition to these program-specific requirements, all majors include Biola's traditional undergraduate core curriculum. For more program details, including a sample course sequence, .
Program Courses
Students desiring to minor in Spanish are strongly encouraged to begin during their freshman and sophomore years. Placement in Spanish classes will be based on a mandatory department assessment. Students entering the program with less than two years of high school Spanish or one semester of college Spanish will automatically be placed in the first course, either or . Students who do not maintain continuous enrollment must be retested and placed accordingly. Advancement from one course in the lower-division sequence to the next will require demonstration of proficiency.
The Spanish major and minor allow students to proceed through two course tracks, one for second language learners of Spanish and the other for heritage learners of Spanish. A student’s progression through the program relies heavily on the sequencing of courses; therefore, it is important that students work closely with the Spanish program advisors. Students whose level of language places them into the 300-level of courses may substitute higher level courses for required courses at the 200-level with the permission of the Department of Modern Languages.
Curriculum Requirements
A Generalist in Spanish must complete 32 credits as detailed below. Students may substitute alternate upper-level courses with permission of the department. All Generalists must complete either , , , or complete an approved study abroad program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| All Spanish majors meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 3 credits in integration seminar within the major. | ||
| Program Courses | ||
| Students will be placed into one of the following tracks and take 4-12 credits based on language level determined by departmental placement exam. | 4-12 | |
| Second Language Learners | ||
| Spanish Language and Culture III | ||
| Advanced Spanish Communication I | ||
| Advanced Spanish Communication II | ||
| Heritage Learners | ||
| Basic Spanish for the Heritage Learner | ||
or & | Basic Spanish for Heritage Learners IA and Basic Spanish for Heritage Learners IB | |
| Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners I | ||
| Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners II | ||
| All students must take: | ||
| Introduction to Literary Masterpieces | 4 | |
| or | Hispanic Civilization and Culture | |
| Senior Portfolio | 1 | |
| Integration Seminar: Contemporary Hispanic Studies 1 | 3 | |
| Select 12-20 credits based on credits completed in program course track. | 12-20 | |
| Intercultural Communication in Spanish | ||
| Community Spanish | ||
| Spanish Study Tour | ||
| Introduction to Literary Masterpieces | ||
| Foundations of Hispanic Literary Study: Genre | ||
| Hispanic Civilization and Culture | ||
| Hispanic Studies: Culture, Language, or Literature | ||
| Topics in Hispanic Culture | ||
| Topics in Hispanic Linguistics | ||
| Topics in Spanish for Specific Purposes | ||
| Topics in Hispanic Literature | ||
| Spanish Applied Linguistics and Teaching Pedagogy | ||
| Introduction to Translation I | ||
| Introduction to Translation II | ||
| Spanish to English Translation I | ||
| Spanish to English Translation II | ||
| English to Spanish Translation I | ||
| English to Spanish Translation II | ||
| Contemporary Hispanic Studies: A Biblical Perspective | ||
| Teaching Assistant Practicum | ||
| Directed Research | ||
| Internship | ||
| Program Course Requirements: 32 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 2 | 71 | |
| General Electives | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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​Fulfills the Biblical and Theological Studies Integration Seminar requirement.
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Professional Concentrations
Students in the Global Marketplace, Global Missions, International Relations, Ministry, and Urban Missions Professional concentrations below must complete 28 credits of Spanish (as detailed above) plus the required courses in their selected concentration. Total program and concentration credits are located on each concentration table below.
Concentrations Curriculum Requirements Overview
Global Marketplace, Global Missions, International Relations, Ministry, and Urban Missions Concentrations
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| All Spanish majors meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 3 credits in integration seminar within the major. | ||
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Students will be placed into one of the following tracks and take 4-12 credits based on language level determined by departmental placement exam. | 12 | |
| Second Language Learners | ||
| Spanish Language and Culture III | ||
| Advanced Spanish Communication I | ||
| Advanced Spanish Communication II | ||
| Heritage Learners | ||
| Basic Spanish for the Heritage Learner | ||
or & | Basic Spanish for Heritage Learners IA and Basic Spanish for Heritage Learners IB | |
| Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners I | ||
| Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners II | ||
| All students must take: | ||
| Introduction to Literary Masterpieces | 4 | |
| or | Hispanic Civilization and Culture | |
| Senior Portfolio | 1 | |
| Integration Seminar: Contemporary Hispanic Studies 1 | 3 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 8-16 credits based on credits completed in program course track. | 8 | |
| Intercultural Communication in Spanish | ||
| Community Spanish | ||
| Spanish Study Tour | ||
| Introduction to Literary Masterpieces | ||
| Foundations of Hispanic Literary Study: Genre | ||
| Hispanic Civilization and Culture | ||
| Hispanic Studies: Culture, Language, or Literature | ||
| Topics in Hispanic Culture | ||
| Topics in Hispanic Linguistics | ||
| Topics in Spanish for Specific Purposes | ||
| Topics in Hispanic Literature | ||
| Spanish Applied Linguistics and Teaching Pedagogy | ||
| Introduction to Translation I | ||
| Introduction to Translation II | ||
| Spanish to English Translation I | ||
| Spanish to English Translation II | ||
| English to Spanish Translation I | ||
| English to Spanish Translation II | ||
| Teaching Assistant Practicum | ||
| Directed Research | ||
| Internship | ||
| Select a Professional Concentration (below) | 15-18 | |
| Total Credits | 43-46 | |
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​Fulfills the Biblical and Theological Studies Integration Seminar requirement.
Global Marketplace
A Spanish, B.A. with a concentration in Global Marketplace requires 28 credits of Spanish and an additional 18 credits of coursework housed in the Crowell School of Business. This concentration is designed for students interested in gaining a broad understanding of skills necessary for working in the local and global marketplace using their bilingual skills. Total concentration credits are 46.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| In addition to meeting the Core Curriculum requirement of 3 credits in integration seminar within the major, students in the Global Marketplace concentration meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 3 credits in mathematics within the concentration. | ||
| Concentration Courses 1 | ||
| Business Statistics 2 | 3 | |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | |
| or | Economic Principles | |
| Principles of Accounting I | 3 | |
| Management Information Systems | 3 | |
| Introduction to Marketing | 3 | |
| Global Business Environment | 3 | |
| Program Course (Spanish) Requirements: 28 credits | 28 | |
| Concentration Course Requirements: 18 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 3 | 68 | |
| General Electives | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Students in the Global Marketplace Concentration are encouraged to complete additional credits in Business in order to complete a and satisfy the requirements for admittance into the Crowell School of Business' MBA program. See the Crowell School of Business webpage for details.
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Fulfills the Mathematics Core Curriculum requirement.
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See for details.
Global Missions
A Spanish, B.A. with a concentration in Global Missions requires 25 credits in Spanish and 12 credits in INCS coursework focused on international missions. This concentration is designed to equip students for global mission work through the study of language, culture, theology and strategic planning in order to more effectively serve and witness in the Spanish speaking world. Total concentration credits are 37.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Concentration Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Theology of Mission (as BBST 400-level elective) | ||
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Introduction to World Missions | 3 | |
| Principles of Church Multiplication | 3 | |
| Church Planting Models and Strategies | 3 | |
| or | The Local Church and World Missions | |
| Evangelism & Discipleship | 3 | |
| Program Course (Spanish) Requirements: 25 credits | 25 | |
| Concentration Course Requirements: 12 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 74 | |
| General Electives | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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See for details.
International Relations
A Spanish, B.A. with a concentration in International Relations requires 28 credits of Spanish and an additional 15 credits in Political Science. This concentration is designed for students desiring to use their language and cultural skills in careers that focus on global politics foreign affairs. Total concentration credits are 43.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| In addition to meeting the Core Curriculum requirement of 3 credits in integration seminar within the major, students in the International Relations concentration fulfill 3 credits of the 6 credit Core Curriculum requirement in history within the concentration. | ||
| Concentration Courses | ||
| World Politics | 3 | |
| Introduction to Political Economy | 3 | |
| Survey of American Government 1 | 3 | |
| Foreign Policy and Diplomacy | 3 | |
| Wealth and Justice | 3 | |
| Program Course (Spanish) Requirements: 28 | 28 | |
| Concentration Course Requirements: 15 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 2 | 68 | |
| General Electives | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Fulfills 3 credits of the History Core Curriculum requirement.
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Ministry
A Spanish, B.A. with a concentration in Ministry is designed for students who want to pursue the vocation of Christian Ministry in Spanish speaking communities. It requires 28 credits in Spanish coursework and an additional 15 credits in coursework focused on Christian Ministries. Total concentration credits are 43.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| In addition to meeting the Core Curriculum requirement of 3 credits in integration seminar within the major, students in the Ministry concentration fulfill 3 credits of the 6 credit BBST 300/400 elective requirement within the concentration. | ||
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Methods of Bible Study 1 | 3 | |
| Foundations of Ministry | 3 | |
| or | Psychology of Learning and Development | |
| Interpersonal and Cross-Cultural Relationships in Christian Ministry | 3 | |
| Christian Ministry Skills | 3 | |
| or | Leadership Development | |
| Christian Ministry Discipleship | 3 | |
| Program Course (Spanish) Requirements: 28 credits | 28 | |
| Concentration Course Requirements: 15 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 2 | 68 | |
| General Electives | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Fulfills 3 credits of BBST 300/400 electives.
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See for details.
Urban Missions
As of Fall 2024, this concentration is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
A Spanish, B.A. with a concentration in Urban Missions requires 25 credits in Spanish and 12 credits in INCS coursework focused on urban engagement. This concentration is designed to equip students for mission work through the study of language, culture, theology and strategic planning in order to more effectively serve and witness in urban Spanish speaking communities. Total concentration credits are 37.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Concentration Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Theology of Mission (as BBST 300/400 Bible Elective) | ||
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Urban Ministry Models | 3 | |
| Topics in Ministry to Internationals and Immigrants | 3 | |
| Urban Research | 3 | |
| Urban Transformation | 3 | |
| Program Course (Spanish) Requirements: 25 | 25 | |
| Concentration Course Requirements: 12 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 74 | |
| General Electives | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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See for details.
Secondary Instruction
The Secondary Instruction concentration is designed for students whose goal is to teach Spanish at the high school level. A concentration in Secondary Instruction offers Spanish coursework that, in conjunction with a teacher preparation program, leads to a California SB2042 Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential in Spanish.1 The Secondary Instruction concentration consists of a total of 55 credits as listed below.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students in the Secondary Instruction concentration meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 6 credits in behavioral science and integration seminar within the concentration and also fulfill 3 of the 6 credit Core Curriculum requirement in history within the concentration. | ||
| Program Courses | ||
| Students will be placed into one of the following tracks and take 4-12 credits based on language level determined by departmental placement exam. | 12 | |
| Second Language Learners | ||
| Spanish Language and Culture III | ||
| Advanced Spanish Communication I | ||
| Advanced Spanish Communication II | ||
| Heritage Learners | ||
| Basic Spanish for the Heritage Learner | ||
| Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners I | ||
| Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners II | ||
| All students must take: | ||
| United States History To 1865 2 | 3 | |
| or | Survey of American Government | |
| Introduction to Psychology 3 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Literary Masterpieces | 4 | |
| Hispanic Civilization and Culture | 4 | |
| Senior Portfolio | 1 | |
| Integration Seminar: Contemporary Hispanic Studies 4 | 3 | |
| Select 8-16 credits from the following: | 8 | |
| Community Spanish | ||
| Spanish Study Tour | ||
| Foundations of Hispanic Literary Study: Genre | ||
| Hispanic Studies: Culture, Language, or Literature | ||
| Topics in Hispanic Culture | ||
| Topics in Hispanic Linguistics | ||
| Topics in Spanish for Specific Purposes | ||
| Topics in Hispanic Literature | ||
| Introduction to Translation I | ||
| Introduction to Translation II | ||
| Spanish to English Translation I | ||
| Spanish to English Translation II | ||
| English to Spanish Translation I | ||
| English to Spanish Translation II | ||
| Teaching Assistant Practicum | ||
| Directed Research | ||
| Education Courses | ||
| Introduction to Teaching | 3 | |
| Psychological Foundations of Education | 3 | |
| Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students | 3 | |
| Secondary Content Area Reading | 3 | |
| Single Subject Pedagogy | 2 | |
| Secondary Curriculum, Differentiation, and Assessment | 3 | |
| Student teaching (12 credits) may be completed at the graduate level and is not required for undergraduate graduation. Please meet with an advisor in the School of Education. | ||
| Secondary Student Teaching I | ||
| Secondary Student Teaching II | ||
| Program/Concentration Course Requirements: 55 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 5 | 65 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Students should be aware that the Professional Teacher Preparation Program leading to a California Teaching Credential at ºÚÝ®ÊÓƵ is subject to change in response to new legislation and for accreditation and reporting purposes. Please see a credential analyst in the School of Education for current information on completing the requirements for a teaching credential. Students must consult with both their major advisor and a School of Education advisor.
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Fulfills 3 credits of the History Core Curriculum requirement. The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires that a teaching credential candidate must have completed a minimum 2-credit course that covers the U.S. Constitution or fulfill this requirement by examination. ºÚÝ®ÊÓƵ students may complete this requirement by taking either or with a grade of C or better. Students receiving AP college credit for either or will also meet this requirement. Transfer coursework must be reviewed by a credential analyst in the School of Education.
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Fulfills the Behavioral Science Core Curriculum requirement.
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​Fulfills the Biblical and Theological Studies Integration Seminar requirement.
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See for details.