Major in Hispanic Studies
A minimum of 36 semester hours beyond HISP 103, including:

Foundational Courses
4-20 semester hours, depending on entry level

  • HISP 201: Intermediate Spanish (4)
  • HISP 202: Intermediate Spanish (4)
  • HISP 252: Spanish for Heritage Speakers (4)
  • HISP 300: Spanish Conversation (4)
  • HISP 301 or 351: Hispanic Voices for Social Change/Hispanic Voices for Heritage Speakers (4)
  • HISP 331: Intensive Spanish Language and Culture (Study Away) (4)

Exploring Literary, Linguistic, and Cultural Studies
12-28 semester hours, selected from the following:
Latino Studies courses are taught in English. No more than one course taught in English may count towards the major.

  • HISP 321: Iberian Cultural Studies (4)
  • HISP 322: Latin American Cultural Studies (4)
  • HISP 325: Introduction to Hispanic Literary Studies (4)
  • LTST 341: Latino/a/x Experiences in the U.S. (4)
  • LTST 342: U.S. Latino/a/s Literary and Cultural Studies (4)
  • HISP 401: Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics (4)
  • HISP 403: Advanced Spanish (Study Away) (4)
  • HISP 423: Special Topics in Iberian Literatures & Cultures (4)
  • HISP 433: Special Topics in Latin American Literature & Cultures (4)

Culminating Experience
4 semester hours

  • HISP 499: Culminating Experience (4)

In consultation with their advisor, students may select from the following culminating experiences:

  • Research project on a HISP & LTST topic of their choice*
  • Experiential learning or internship in the Latinx community
  • A combined project with a complementary major with an approved HISP & LTST focus

*Students choosing option 1 should complete at least one advanced HISP & LTST seminar prior to the culminating experience (HISP 401, 423, 433, or LTST 342).
Majors are strongly encouraged to pursue at least one semester of study in a Spanish-speaking country on a program approved by the Hispanic Studies faculty.