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Sep 07, 2024
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2024-2025 Catalog
Spanish for the Professions (SPNP2-BS), B.S.
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Bachelor of Science
Students in the Spanish for the Professions major develop skills in written and spoken Spanish language and study the culture of Hispanic/Latino culture in the United States and the Americas, focusing on professional career settings. In the program, students participate in community-based experiences and complete internships with Spanish-speaking populations locally or abroad to apply their classroom learning in their chosen professional arena. The major prepares students for a wide range of careers in fields that seek bilingual and culturally aware employees – such as education, health professions, social services, criminal justice, and international business.
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Program Outcomes
- Communicate in Spanish with formal, informal, and specialized discourse for healthcare, outreach, and/or business.
- Analyze a variety of texts in Spanish, including cultural and specific documents in their area of expertise.
- Create appropriate written documents in Spanish with specialized discourse for healthcare, outreach, and/or business.
- Demonstrate appropriate translation and interpretation from Spanish-English/English-Spanish in their area of expertise.
- Demonstrate cultural competency of the Spanish-speaking world for professional outreach.
New Student Admission Requirements
- 2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- Minimum Composite ACT Score of 17/SAT 900
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- 2.00 College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- At least 12 credits, including an English and Mathematics course.
University Requirements - 39 to 41 Credits Required
First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required
All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100 course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy
University General Education Requirements - 39 to 40 Credits Required
Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for a bachelor’s degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage
Communication Competency - 12 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 to 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
Natural Sciences Competency - 6 Credits Required
Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course. Culture Competency - 9 Credits Required
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one 200 level or higher course. Self and Society Competency - 9 Credits Required
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course, and at least one Self and Society Foundation course. United States (U.S.) Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the United States (U.S.) Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes. Global Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the Global Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes. Collaboration Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Collaboration attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes. Problem Solving Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Problem Solving attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes. College Requirements - 81 Credits Required
Major Courses - 22 Credits Required
Spanish Electives - 9 Credits Required
Three courses, totaling 9 credits, is required and at least one course should be related to your primary major. Intercultural and Professional Courses - 9 Credits Required
Electives - 41 Credits Required
The credits required may vary depending on courses taken. Students should choose second major electives. The FTIAC (First-Time-In-Any-College Freshman) Track assumes a student will select a second major that requires 39 credit hours to complete it. The Advanced Spanish Student Track assumes a student will select a second major that requires 36 credit hours to complete it and a minor that requires 21 credits.
In order to graduate with a bachelor’s degree, a student must have a minimum of 120 credits. The electives required for each student may vary depending on courses taken. Based on how a student meets the programmatic requirements, they may need more or less than 41 credits of elective courses to meet the required 120 credit minimum.
Notes
- Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
- Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements. University Graduation Requirements
These are the minimum graduation requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University:
- All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
- A minimum of 120 credits must be earned.
- A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
- A minimum of 30 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.
- A minimum of 40 credits of 300 level or higher courses must be earned.
Programmatic Graduation Requirements
These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:
- All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.
Suggested Semester Layout - If Student Has No Prior Spanish
Consult Advisor to Approve Your Customized Plan in MyDegree Suggested Semester Layout - If Student Has SPAN 202 or Equivalent
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