Nov 24, 2024

2023-24 Undergraduate Bulletin

2023-24 Undergraduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

Modern Languages, BA

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Only one course can be counted as credit for both the student's major and minor; any course counted toward both must first be approved by the chair.

University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
ENGL 1303 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
SPCH 2335 - Argumentation and Debate Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1332 - Math in Society Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 2313 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Science

Six hours from:

ASTR 1303 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1307 - Biology for Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1309 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2361 - Plant Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2381 - Local Flora or Fauna Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1305 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1371 - Chemistry and Society Credit(s): 3
ENVR 1301 - Intro to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1301 - Fundamentals of Earth Science Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1303 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1304 - Historical Geology Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1301 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1302 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1305 - Conceptual Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1307 - Conceptual Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1310 - Fundamentals of Electronics Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2325 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2326 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3
HORT 1131 - Cultivating Plants Lab Credit(s): 1
HORT 1231 - Cultivating Plants Credit(s): 2

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1304 - Introduction to World Religions Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Science

Three hours from:

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
MCOM 1307 - Survey of Mass Communication Credit(s): 3
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
PORT 1311 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 1312 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1302 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Science

Six hours from:

ASTR 1303 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1307 - Biology for Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1309 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2361 - Plant Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2381 - Local Flora or Fauna Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1305 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1371 - Chemistry and Society Credit(s): 3
ENVR 1301 - Intro to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1301 - Fundamentals of Earth Science Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1303 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1304 - Historical Geology Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1301 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1302 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1305 - Conceptual Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1307 - Conceptual Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1310 - Fundamentals of Electronics Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2325 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2326 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3
HORT 1131 - Cultivating Plants Lab Credit(s): 1
HORT 1231 - Cultivating Plants Credit(s): 2

Foundation of Knowledge

Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1304 - Introduction to World Religions Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2303 - Introduction to Formal Logic Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2307 - Introduction to Creative Writing Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3

Additional Language

Complete the first four semesters (12 hours) of a foreign Language. If the first course is taken in the Core Curriculum Component Area Option, then only three courses will be required for this area.

FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3
FREN 2311 - Intermediate French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 2312 - Intermediate French II Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
GERM 2311 - Intermediate German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 2312 - Intermediate German II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II Credit(s): 3
If not taken in Core Curriculum Component Area Option, then one course from:
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3

Foundation of Knowledge

Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1304 - Introduction to World Religions Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2303 - Introduction to Formal Logic Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2307 - Introduction to Creative Writing Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3

Additional Language

Complete the first four semesters (12 hours) of a foreign Language. If the first course is taken in the Core Curriculum Component Area Option, then only three courses will be required for this area.

FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3
FREN 2311 - Intermediate French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 2312 - Intermediate French II Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
GERM 2311 - Intermediate German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 2312 - Intermediate German II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II Credit(s): 3
If not taken in Core Curriculum Component Area Option, then one course from:
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1304 - Introduction to World Religions Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

Modern Languages Major

The student pursuing the Modern Language major will select one track from the listings below.

Dual Language Track

Primary Language

Select one language prefix and complete the following requirements.

Composition and Grammar

Three hours from:

FREN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
GERM 3303 - Advanced Grammar and Composition Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3

Conversation/Oral Skills

Three hours from:

FREN 2335 - French Conversation Credit(s): 3
FREN 3335 - Advanced French Conversation Credit(s): 3
GERM 2335 - Intermediate German Conversation Credit(s): 3
GERM 3335 - Advanced Conversation Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2335 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3335 - Advanced Oral Skills in Spanish Credit(s): 3

Language 4000 Level Electives

Three hours from:

FREN 4335 - Special Studies in French Language and Culture Credit(s): 3
FREN 4336 - Special Studies in French Literature Credit(s): 3
FREN 4175 - Advanced Independent Study in French Credit(s): 1 to 3
GERM 4335 - Topics in German Film and Literature Credit(s): 3
GERM 4375 - Independent Study Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4309 - Hispanic Culture and Literature in the United States Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4320 - Introduction to Spanish Translation Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4330 - Community Interpreting Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4333 - Special Studies in Language and Linguistics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4335 - Special Studies in Latin America Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4345 - Special Studies in Peninsular Literature and Civilization Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4360 - Spanish Internship Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4175 - Advanced Independent Studies Credit(s): 1 to 3

Language 3000-4000 Level Electives

Twelve hours from:

FREN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
FREN 3304 - Introduction to French Literature Credit(s): 3
FREN 3315 - Topics in French Film and Culture Credit(s): 3
FREN 3330 - French Civilization Credit(s): 3
FREN 3335 - Advanced French Conversation Credit(s): 3
FREN 3340 - Francophone World Credit(s): 3
FREN 3350 - Contemporary French and Francophone Culture Credit(s): 3
FREN 4335 - Special Studies in French Language and Culture Credit(s): 3
FREN 4336 - Special Studies in French Literature Credit(s): 3
FREN 4175 - Advanced Independent Study in French Credit(s): 1 to 3
GERM 3303 - Advanced Grammar and Composition Credit(s): 3
GERM 3330 - German Civilization and Culture Credit(s): 3
GERM 3335 - Advanced Conversation Credit(s): 3
GERM 4335 - Topics in German Film and Literature Credit(s): 3
GERM 4375 - Independent Study Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3304 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3305 - Introduction to Spanish Linguistics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3310 - Spanish Phonetics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3330 - History of Latin American Culture Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3335 - Advanced Oral Skills in Spanish Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3340 - History of Spanish Culture Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3350 - Advanced Study Abroad Spanish Credit(s): 3 to 6
SPAN 3360 - Spanish for the Professions Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4309 - Hispanic Culture and Literature in the United States Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4320 - Introduction to Spanish Translation Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4330 - Community Interpreting Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4333 - Special Studies in Language and Linguistics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4335 - Special Studies in Latin America Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4345 - Special Studies in Peninsular Literature and Civilization Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4360 - Spanish Internship Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4175 - Advanced Independent Studies Credit(s): 1 to 3
Departmental approval required if taking the following:
LING 4320 - Applied Linguistics for Teachers Credit(s): 3

Secondary Language

Select an additional language prefix and complete the following requirements.

Composition and Grammar

Three hours from:

FREN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
GERM 3303 - Advanced Grammar and Composition Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3

Conversation/Oral Skills

Three hours from:

FREN 2335 - French Conversation Credit(s): 3
FREN 3335 - Advanced French Conversation Credit(s): 3
GERM 2335 - Intermediate German Conversation Credit(s): 3
GERM 3335 - Advanced Conversation Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2335 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3335 - Advanced Oral Skills in Spanish Credit(s): 3

Language 4000 Level Electives

Three hours from:

FREN 4335 - Special Studies in French Language and Culture Credit(s): 3
FREN 4336 - Special Studies in French Literature Credit(s): 3
FREN 4175 - Advanced Independent Study in French Credit(s): 1 to 3
GERM 4335 - Topics in German Film and Literature Credit(s): 3
GERM 4375 - Independent Study Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4309 - Hispanic Culture and Literature in the United States Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4320 - Introduction to Spanish Translation Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4330 - Community Interpreting Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4333 - Special Studies in Language and Linguistics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4335 - Special Studies in Latin America Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4345 - Special Studies in Peninsular Literature and Civilization Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4360 - Spanish Internship Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4175 - Advanced Independent Studies Credit(s): 1 to 3

Language 3000-4000 Level Electives

Three hours from:

FREN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
FREN 3304 - Introduction to French Literature Credit(s): 3
FREN 3315 - Topics in French Film and Culture Credit(s): 3
FREN 3330 - French Civilization Credit(s): 3
FREN 3335 - Advanced French Conversation Credit(s): 3
FREN 3340 - Francophone World Credit(s): 3
FREN 3350 - Contemporary French and Francophone Culture Credit(s): 3
FREN 4335 - Special Studies in French Language and Culture Credit(s): 3
FREN 4336 - Special Studies in French Literature Credit(s): 3
FREN 4175 - Advanced Independent Study in French Credit(s): 1 to 3
GERM 3303 - Advanced Grammar and Composition Credit(s): 3
GERM 3330 - German Civilization and Culture Credit(s): 3
GERM 3335 - Advanced Conversation Credit(s): 3
GERM 4335 - Topics in German Film and Literature Credit(s): 3
GERM 4375 - Independent Study Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3304 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3305 - Introduction to Spanish Linguistics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3310 - Spanish Phonetics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3330 - History of Latin American Culture Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3335 - Advanced Oral Skills in Spanish Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3340 - History of Spanish Culture Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3350 - Advanced Study Abroad Spanish Credit(s): 3 to 6
SPAN 3360 - Spanish for the Professions Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4309 - Hispanic Culture and Literature in the United States Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4320 - Introduction to Spanish Translation Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4330 - Community Interpreting Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4333 - Special Studies in Language and Linguistics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4335 - Special Studies in Latin America Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4345 - Special Studies in Peninsular Literature and Civilization Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4360 - Spanish Internship Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4175 - Advanced Independent Studies Credit(s): 1 to 3

French Track

Required Courses

FREN 1111 - Elementary French I Lab Credit(s): 1
FREN 1112 - Elementary French II Lab Credit(s): 1
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3
FREN 2311 - Intermediate French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 2312 - Intermediate French II Credit(s): 3

French Electives

Complete 24 hours from the following:

FREN 2335 - French Conversation Credit(s): 3
FREN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
FREN 3304 - Introduction to French Literature Credit(s): 3
FREN 3315 - Topics in French Film and Culture Credit(s): 3
FREN 3330 - French Civilization Credit(s): 3
FREN 3335 - Advanced French Conversation Credit(s): 3
FREN 3340 - Francophone World Credit(s): 3
FREN 3350 - Contemporary French and Francophone Culture Credit(s): 3
FREN 4175 - Advanced Independent Study in French Credit(s): 1 to 3
FREN 4335 - Special Studies in French Language and Culture Credit(s): 3
FREN 4336 - Special Studies in French Literature Credit(s): 3
Departmental approval required if taking the following:
LING 4320 - Applied Linguistics for Teachers Credit(s): 3

French (EC-12) All-Level Certification

This track requires a minor in Secondary Education.

Required Courses

FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 2311 - Intermediate French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 2312 - Intermediate French II Credit(s): 3
FREN 2335 - French Conversation Credit(s): 3
FREN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
FREN 3304 - Introduction to French Literature Credit(s): 3
FREN 3330 - French Civilization Credit(s): 3

Special Studies

Three hours from:

FREN 4335 - Special Studies in French Language and Culture Credit(s): 3

Independent Studies

One hour of:

FREN 4175 - Advanced Independent Study in French Credit(s): 1 to 3

French 4000-level Electives

Six hours from:

FREN 4175 - Advanced Independent Study in French Credit(s): 1 to 3
FREN 4335 - Special Studies in French Language and Culture Credit(s): 3
FREN 4336 - Special Studies in French Literature Credit(s): 3

French Electives

Complete six credit hours of FREN electives.

Linguistics Track

Language Requirement

Select one language and complete fourteen hours from:

SPAN 1111 - Elementary Spanish I Lab Credit(s): 1
SPAN 1112 - Elementary Spanish II Lab Credit(s): 1
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II Credit(s): 3
FREN 1111 - Elementary French I Lab Credit(s): 1
FREN 1112 - Elementary French II Lab Credit(s): 1
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3
FREN 2311 - Intermediate French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 2312 - Intermediate French II Credit(s): 3
GERM 1111 - Elementary German I Lab Credit(s): 1
GERM 1112 - Elementary German II Lab Credit(s): 1
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
GERM 2311 - Intermediate German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 2312 - Intermediate German II Credit(s): 3
PORT 1111 - Elementary Portuguese I Lab Credit(s): 1
PORT 1112 - Elementary Portuguese II Lab Credit(s): 1
PORT 1311 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 1312 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
PORT 2311 - Intermediate Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 2312 - Intermediate Portuguese II Credit(s): 3

Required Course

LING 3341 - Introduction to Linguistics Credit(s): 3

Electives

Select twenty one hours from:

LING 3320 - Language Acquisition Credit(s): 3
LING 3343 - Descriptive Linguistics Credit(s): 3
LING 3344 - Structures of English Credit(s): 3
LING 4339 - English Grammar Credit(s): 3
LING 3342 - History of the English Language Credit(s): 3
LING 4195 - Independent Study in Linguistics Credit(s): 1 to 3
LING 4311 - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Credit(s): 3
LING 4320 - Applied Linguistics for Teachers Credit(s): 3
LING 4337 - Invented Languages Credit(s): 3
LING 4338 - Forensic Linguistics Credit(s): 3
LING 4340 - Advanced Linguistics Credit(s): 3
LING 4342 - Topics in Linguistics Credit(s): 3
LING 4358 - Topics in Forensic Linguistics Credit(s): 3

Spanish Track

Students with previous experience with Spanish should take the Spanish placement test and begin studies at the appropriate level.

Required Courses

SPAN 1111 - Elementary Spanish I Lab Credit(s): 1
SPAN 1112 - Elementary Spanish II Lab Credit(s): 1
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3

Intermediate Spanish Option*

Heritage Spanish speakers should substitute the following courses instead of SPAN 2311 and SPAN 2312 .

SPAN 2313 - Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2315 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers II Credit(s): 3

Spanish 4000 Level Electives

Six hours from:

SPAN 4175 - Advanced Independent Studies Credit(s): 1 to 3
SPAN 4309 - Hispanic Culture and Literature in the United States Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4320 - Introduction to Spanish Translation Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4330 - Community Interpreting Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4333 - Special Studies in Language and Linguistics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4335 - Special Studies in Latin America Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4345 - Special Studies in Peninsular Literature and Civilization Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4360 - Spanish Internship Credit(s): 3
Departmental approval required if taking the following course:
LING 4320 - Applied Linguistics for Teachers Credit(s): 3

Spanish 3000-4000 Level Electives

Fifteen hours from:

SPAN 3304 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3305 - Introduction to Spanish Linguistics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3310 - Spanish Phonetics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3330 - History of Latin American Culture Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3335 - Advanced Oral Skills in Spanish Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3340 - History of Spanish Culture Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3350 - Advanced Study Abroad Spanish Credit(s): 3 to 6
SPAN 3360 - Spanish for the Professions Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4175 - Advanced Independent Studies Credit(s): 1 to 3
SPAN 4309 - Hispanic Culture and Literature in the United States Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4320 - Introduction to Spanish Translation Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4330 - Community Interpreting Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4333 - Special Studies in Language and Linguistics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4335 - Special Studies in Latin America Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4345 - Special Studies in Peninsular Literature and Civilization Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4360 - Spanish Internship Credit(s): 3
Departmental approval required if taking the following courses:
LAMS 3300 - Introduction to Latin-American Studies Credit(s): 3
LING 4320 - Applied Linguistics for Teachers Credit(s): 3

Spanish (EC-12) All-Level Certification

This track requires a minor in Secondary Education.

Required Courses

SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2335 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3304 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4320 - Introduction to Spanish Translation Credit(s): 3

Independent Studies

One hour of:

SPAN 4175 - Advanced Independent Studies Credit(s): 1 to 3

Spanish 4000 Level Electives

Three hours from:

SPAN 4309 - Hispanic Culture and Literature in the United States Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4330 - Community Interpreting Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4333 - Special Studies in Language and Linguistics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4335 - Special Studies in Latin America Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4345 - Special Studies in Peninsular Literature and Civilization Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4360 - Spanish Internship Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4175 - Advanced Independent Studies Credit(s): 1 to 3

Spanish Electives

Complete nine credit hours of SPAN electives as advised.

Modern Languages Major

The student pursuing the Modern Language major will select one track from the listings below.

Dual Language Track

Primary Language

Select one language prefix and complete the following requirements.

Composition and Grammar

Three hours from:

FREN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
GERM 3303 - Advanced Grammar and Composition Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3

Conversation/Oral Skills

Three hours from:

FREN 2335 - French Conversation Credit(s): 3
FREN 3335 - Advanced French Conversation Credit(s): 3
GERM 2335 - Intermediate German Conversation Credit(s): 3
GERM 3335 - Advanced Conversation Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2335 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3335 - Advanced Oral Skills in Spanish Credit(s): 3

Language 4000 Level Electives

Three hours from:

FREN 4335 - Special Studies in French Language and Culture Credit(s): 3
FREN 4336 - Special Studies in French Literature Credit(s): 3
FREN 4175 - Advanced Independent Study in French Credit(s): 1 to 3
GERM 4335 - Topics in German Film and Literature Credit(s): 3
GERM 4375 - Independent Study Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4309 - Hispanic Culture and Literature in the United States Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4320 - Introduction to Spanish Translation Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4330 - Community Interpreting Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4333 - Special Studies in Language and Linguistics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4335 - Special Studies in Latin America Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4345 - Special Studies in Peninsular Literature and Civilization Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4360 - Spanish Internship Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4175 - Advanced Independent Studies Credit(s): 1 to 3

Language 3000-4000 Level Electives

Twelve hours from:

FREN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
FREN 3304 - Introduction to French Literature Credit(s): 3
FREN 3315 - Topics in French Film and Culture Credit(s): 3
FREN 3330 - French Civilization Credit(s): 3
FREN 3335 - Advanced French Conversation Credit(s): 3
FREN 3340 - Francophone World Credit(s): 3
FREN 3350 - Contemporary French and Francophone Culture Credit(s): 3
FREN 4335 - Special Studies in French Language and Culture Credit(s): 3
FREN 4336 - Special Studies in French Literature Credit(s): 3
FREN 4175 - Advanced Independent Study in French Credit(s): 1 to 3
GERM 3303 - Advanced Grammar and Composition Credit(s): 3
GERM 3330 - German Civilization and Culture Credit(s): 3
GERM 3335 - Advanced Conversation Credit(s): 3
GERM 4335 - Topics in German Film and Literature Credit(s): 3
GERM 4375 - Independent Study Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3304 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3305 - Introduction to Spanish Linguistics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3310 - Spanish Phonetics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3330 - History of Latin American Culture Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3335 - Advanced Oral Skills in Spanish Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3340 - History of Spanish Culture Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3350 - Advanced Study Abroad Spanish Credit(s): 3 to 6
SPAN 3360 - Spanish for the Professions Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4309 - Hispanic Culture and Literature in the United States Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4320 - Introduction to Spanish Translation Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4330 - Community Interpreting Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4333 - Special Studies in Language and Linguistics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4335 - Special Studies in Latin America Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4345 - Special Studies in Peninsular Literature and Civilization Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4360 - Spanish Internship Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4175 - Advanced Independent Studies Credit(s): 1 to 3
Departmental approval required if taking the following:
LING 4320 - Applied Linguistics for Teachers Credit(s): 3

Secondary Language

Select an additional language prefix and complete the following requirements.

Composition and Grammar

Three hours from:

FREN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
GERM 3303 - Advanced Grammar and Composition Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3

Conversation/Oral Skills

Three hours from:

FREN 2335 - French Conversation Credit(s): 3
FREN 3335 - Advanced French Conversation Credit(s): 3
GERM 2335 - Intermediate German Conversation Credit(s): 3
GERM 3335 - Advanced Conversation Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2335 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3335 - Advanced Oral Skills in Spanish Credit(s): 3

Language 4000 Level Electives

Three hours from:

FREN 4335 - Special Studies in French Language and Culture Credit(s): 3
FREN 4336 - Special Studies in French Literature Credit(s): 3
FREN 4175 - Advanced Independent Study in French Credit(s): 1 to 3
GERM 4335 - Topics in German Film and Literature Credit(s): 3
GERM 4375 - Independent Study Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4309 - Hispanic Culture and Literature in the United States Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4320 - Introduction to Spanish Translation Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4330 - Community Interpreting Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4333 - Special Studies in Language and Linguistics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4335 - Special Studies in Latin America Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4345 - Special Studies in Peninsular Literature and Civilization Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4360 - Spanish Internship Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4175 - Advanced Independent Studies Credit(s): 1 to 3

Language 3000-4000 Level Electives

Three hours from:

FREN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
FREN 3304 - Introduction to French Literature Credit(s): 3
FREN 3315 - Topics in French Film and Culture Credit(s): 3
FREN 3330 - French Civilization Credit(s): 3
FREN 3335 - Advanced French Conversation Credit(s): 3
FREN 3340 - Francophone World Credit(s): 3
FREN 3350 - Contemporary French and Francophone Culture Credit(s): 3
FREN 4335 - Special Studies in French Language and Culture Credit(s): 3
FREN 4336 - Special Studies in French Literature Credit(s): 3
FREN 4175 - Advanced Independent Study in French Credit(s): 1 to 3
GERM 3303 - Advanced Grammar and Composition Credit(s): 3
GERM 3330 - German Civilization and Culture Credit(s): 3
GERM 3335 - Advanced Conversation Credit(s): 3
GERM 4335 - Topics in German Film and Literature Credit(s): 3
GERM 4375 - Independent Study Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3304 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3305 - Introduction to Spanish Linguistics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3310 - Spanish Phonetics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3330 - History of Latin American Culture Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3335 - Advanced Oral Skills in Spanish Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3340 - History of Spanish Culture Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3350 - Advanced Study Abroad Spanish Credit(s): 3 to 6
SPAN 3360 - Spanish for the Professions Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4309 - Hispanic Culture and Literature in the United States Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4320 - Introduction to Spanish Translation Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4330 - Community Interpreting Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4333 - Special Studies in Language and Linguistics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4335 - Special Studies in Latin America Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4345 - Special Studies in Peninsular Literature and Civilization Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4360 - Spanish Internship Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4175 - Advanced Independent Studies Credit(s): 1 to 3

French Track

Required Courses

FREN 1111 - Elementary French I Lab Credit(s): 1
FREN 1112 - Elementary French II Lab Credit(s): 1
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3
FREN 2311 - Intermediate French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 2312 - Intermediate French II Credit(s): 3

French Electives

Complete 24 hours from the following:

FREN 2335 - French Conversation Credit(s): 3
FREN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
FREN 3304 - Introduction to French Literature Credit(s): 3
FREN 3315 - Topics in French Film and Culture Credit(s): 3
FREN 3330 - French Civilization Credit(s): 3
FREN 3335 - Advanced French Conversation Credit(s): 3
FREN 3340 - Francophone World Credit(s): 3
FREN 3350 - Contemporary French and Francophone Culture Credit(s): 3
FREN 4175 - Advanced Independent Study in French Credit(s): 1 to 3
FREN 4335 - Special Studies in French Language and Culture Credit(s): 3
FREN 4336 - Special Studies in French Literature Credit(s): 3
Departmental approval required if taking the following:
LING 4320 - Applied Linguistics for Teachers Credit(s): 3

French (EC-12) All-Level Certification

This track requires a minor in Secondary Education.

Required Courses

FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 2311 - Intermediate French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 2312 - Intermediate French II Credit(s): 3
FREN 2335 - French Conversation Credit(s): 3
FREN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
FREN 3304 - Introduction to French Literature Credit(s): 3
FREN 3330 - French Civilization Credit(s): 3

Special Studies

Three hours from:

FREN 4335 - Special Studies in French Language and Culture Credit(s): 3

Independent Studies

One hour of:

FREN 4175 - Advanced Independent Study in French Credit(s): 1 to 3

French 4000-level Electives

Six hours from:

FREN 4175 - Advanced Independent Study in French Credit(s): 1 to 3
FREN 4335 - Special Studies in French Language and Culture Credit(s): 3
FREN 4336 - Special Studies in French Literature Credit(s): 3

French Electives

Complete six credit hours of FREN electives.

Linguistics Track

Language Requirement

Select one language and complete fourteen hours from:

SPAN 1111 - Elementary Spanish I Lab Credit(s): 1
SPAN 1112 - Elementary Spanish II Lab Credit(s): 1
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II Credit(s): 3
FREN 1111 - Elementary French I Lab Credit(s): 1
FREN 1112 - Elementary French II Lab Credit(s): 1
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3
FREN 2311 - Intermediate French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 2312 - Intermediate French II Credit(s): 3
GERM 1111 - Elementary German I Lab Credit(s): 1
GERM 1112 - Elementary German II Lab Credit(s): 1
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
GERM 2311 - Intermediate German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 2312 - Intermediate German II Credit(s): 3
PORT 1111 - Elementary Portuguese I Lab Credit(s): 1
PORT 1112 - Elementary Portuguese II Lab Credit(s): 1
PORT 1311 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 1312 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
PORT 2311 - Intermediate Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 2312 - Intermediate Portuguese II Credit(s): 3

Required Course

LING 3341 - Introduction to Linguistics Credit(s): 3

Electives

Select twenty one hours from:

LING 3320 - Language Acquisition Credit(s): 3
LING 3343 - Descriptive Linguistics Credit(s): 3
LING 3344 - Structures of English Credit(s): 3
LING 4339 - English Grammar Credit(s): 3
LING 3342 - History of the English Language Credit(s): 3
LING 4195 - Independent Study in Linguistics Credit(s): 1 to 3
LING 4311 - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Credit(s): 3
LING 4320 - Applied Linguistics for Teachers Credit(s): 3
LING 4337 - Invented Languages Credit(s): 3
LING 4338 - Forensic Linguistics Credit(s): 3
LING 4340 - Advanced Linguistics Credit(s): 3
LING 4342 - Topics in Linguistics Credit(s): 3
LING 4358 - Topics in Forensic Linguistics Credit(s): 3

Spanish Track

Students with previous experience with Spanish should take the Spanish placement test and begin studies at the appropriate level.

Required Courses

SPAN 1111 - Elementary Spanish I Lab Credit(s): 1
SPAN 1112 - Elementary Spanish II Lab Credit(s): 1
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3

Intermediate Spanish Option*

Heritage Spanish speakers should substitute the following courses instead of SPAN 2311 and SPAN 2312 .

SPAN 2313 - Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2315 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers II Credit(s): 3

Spanish 4000 Level Electives

Six hours from:

SPAN 4175 - Advanced Independent Studies Credit(s): 1 to 3
SPAN 4309 - Hispanic Culture and Literature in the United States Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4320 - Introduction to Spanish Translation Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4330 - Community Interpreting Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4333 - Special Studies in Language and Linguistics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4335 - Special Studies in Latin America Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4345 - Special Studies in Peninsular Literature and Civilization Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4360 - Spanish Internship Credit(s): 3
Departmental approval required if taking the following course:
LING 4320 - Applied Linguistics for Teachers Credit(s): 3

Spanish 3000-4000 Level Electives

Fifteen hours from:

SPAN 3304 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3305 - Introduction to Spanish Linguistics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3310 - Spanish Phonetics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3330 - History of Latin American Culture Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3335 - Advanced Oral Skills in Spanish Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3340 - History of Spanish Culture Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3350 - Advanced Study Abroad Spanish Credit(s): 3 to 6
SPAN 3360 - Spanish for the Professions Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4175 - Advanced Independent Studies Credit(s): 1 to 3
SPAN 4309 - Hispanic Culture and Literature in the United States Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4320 - Introduction to Spanish Translation Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4330 - Community Interpreting Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4333 - Special Studies in Language and Linguistics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4335 - Special Studies in Latin America Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4345 - Special Studies in Peninsular Literature and Civilization Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4360 - Spanish Internship Credit(s): 3
Departmental approval required if taking the following courses:
LAMS 3300 - Introduction to Latin-American Studies Credit(s): 3
LING 4320 - Applied Linguistics for Teachers Credit(s): 3

Spanish (EC-12) All-Level Certification

This track requires a minor in Secondary Education.

Required Courses

SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2335 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3304 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4320 - Introduction to Spanish Translation Credit(s): 3

Independent Studies

One hour of:

SPAN 4175 - Advanced Independent Studies Credit(s): 1 to 3

Spanish 4000 Level Electives

Three hours from:

SPAN 4309 - Hispanic Culture and Literature in the United States Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4330 - Community Interpreting Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4333 - Special Studies in Language and Linguistics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4335 - Special Studies in Latin America Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4345 - Special Studies in Peninsular Literature and Civilization Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4360 - Spanish Internship Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4175 - Advanced Independent Studies Credit(s): 1 to 3

Spanish Electives

Complete nine credit hours of SPAN electives as advised.

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3

Minor

Required. Complete an undergraduate academic minor. The French and Spanish (EC-12) All-Level Certifications will utilise the Secondary Education Minor. Minor hours must include at least six advanced hours at SFA.

Minor

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

General Electives

The student may be required to complet additional elective hours to complete the degree. University Core Curriculum co-requisite lab hours will be applied to this area of the degree unless otherwise noted above.

General Electives

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

Total hours: 120

H. Social and Behavioral Science

Three hours from:

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
MCOM 1307 - Survey of Mass Communication Credit(s): 3
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

Double-dipping Rule

Double-dipping is using the same course to fulfill two different requirements in a degree plan. Normally, students may not double-dip more than six to seven hours across their degree plan. Anything beyond that must be approved by the dean.

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
PORT 1311 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 1312 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1302 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

Writing Requirement

All students completing a degree program in the College of Liberal and Applied Arts must meet the standards for writing in the discipline set by their major. Students should see their departmental advisor for those standards.

College Advanced Hours

A minimum of 33 hours of advanced coursework (courses numbered 3000-4999) is required.

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

In-Residence Requirement

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.

Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.

Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.

View HOP policy 02-214.

Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the TSI information bulletin page.

Degree Map for Dual Language Track

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
B. Mathematics Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3
Language lab (if language is taken in Component Area) Credit(s): 1

Spring

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
Additional Language Credit(s): 3
Language Lab Credit(s): 1

Sophomore Year

Fall

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
H. Social and Behavioral Sciences Credit(s): 3
Additional Language Credit(s): 3
General Electives Credit(s): 3

Spring

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
A. Communication (Speech option) Credit(s): 3
Additional Language, Philosphy and Culture Credit(s): 3
Additional Language Credit(s) 3
Primary Conversation/Oral Skills Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Fall

Primary Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
Primary Language 3000-4000 Level Electives Credit(s): 6
Secondary Conversation/Oral Skills Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3

FREN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
or
GERM 3303 - Advanced Grammar and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
SPAN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
Language 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 6
Minor Credit(s): 6

Spring

Primary Language 3000-4000 Level Electives Credit(s): 6
Primary Language 4000 Level Electives Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 6

FREN 3315 - Topics in French Film and Culture Credit(s): 3 or any Language 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 6
Advanced Minor Credit(s): 9

Senior Year

Fall

Secondary Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
Secondary Language 3000-4000 Level Electives Credits(s): 3
Secondary Langauge 4000 Level Electives Credit(s): 3
Minor - Advanced Credit(s): 6

FREN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
or
GERM 3303 - Advanced Grammar and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
SPAN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
Language 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 6
Advanced Minor Credit(s): 3
Any Course Credit(s): 3

Spring

Minor Credit(s): 3
General Electives Credit(s): 7-10

FREN 3315 - Topics in French Film and Culture Credit(s): 3 or any Language 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 9
Any Course Credit(s): 4

Degree Map for Dual Language Track

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
B. Mathematics Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3
Language lab (if language is taken in Component Area) Credit(s): 1

Spring

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
Additional Language Credit(s): 3
Language Lab Credit(s): 1

Sophomore Year

Fall

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
H. Social and Behavioral Sciences Credit(s): 3
Additional Language Credit(s): 3
General Electives Credit(s): 3

Spring

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
A. Communication (Speech option) Credit(s): 3
Additional Language, Philosphy and Culture Credit(s): 3
Additional Language Credit(s) 3
Primary Conversation/Oral Skills Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Fall

Primary Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
Primary Language 3000-4000 Level Electives Credit(s): 6
Secondary Conversation/Oral Skills Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3

FREN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
or
GERM 3303 - Advanced Grammar and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
SPAN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
Language 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 6
Minor Credit(s): 6

Spring

Primary Language 3000-4000 Level Electives Credit(s): 6
Primary Language 4000 Level Electives Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 6

FREN 3315 - Topics in French Film and Culture Credit(s): 3 or any Language 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 6
Advanced Minor Credit(s): 9

Senior Year

Fall

Secondary Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
Secondary Language 3000-4000 Level Electives Credits(s): 3
Secondary Langauge 4000 Level Electives Credit(s): 3
Minor - Advanced Credit(s): 6

FREN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
or
GERM 3303 - Advanced Grammar and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
SPAN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
Language 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 6
Advanced Minor Credit(s): 3
Any Course Credit(s): 3

Spring

Minor Credit(s): 3
General Electives Credit(s): 7-10

FREN 3315 - Topics in French Film and Culture Credit(s): 3 or any Language 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 9
Any Course Credit(s): 4

Degree Map for French Track

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
B. Mathematics Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Science (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
FREN 1111 - Elementary French I Lab Credit(s): 1
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3

Spring

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
FREN 1112 - Elementary French II Lab Credit(s): 1
FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
FREN 2311 - Intermediate French I Credit(s): 3
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
H. Social and Behavioral Sciences Credit(s): 3
General Electives Credit(s): 3

Spring

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
FREN 2312 - Intermediate French II Credit(s): 3
A. Communication (Speech option) Credit(s): 3
I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3
Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Fall

French Elective Credit(s): 9
Minor Credit(s): 6

Spring

French Electives Credit(s): 9
Minor Credit(s): 6

Senior Year

Fall

French Electives Credit(s): 6
Minor - Advanced Credit(s): 6
General Electives Credit(s): 3

Spring

General Electives Credit(s): 11-13

Degree Map for French Track

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
B. Mathematics Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Science (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
FREN 1111 - Elementary French I Lab Credit(s): 1
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3

Spring

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
FREN 1112 - Elementary French II Lab Credit(s): 1
FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
FREN 2311 - Intermediate French I Credit(s): 3
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
H. Social and Behavioral Sciences Credit(s): 3
General Electives Credit(s): 3

Spring

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
FREN 2312 - Intermediate French II Credit(s): 3
A. Communication (Speech option) Credit(s): 3
I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3
Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Fall

French Elective Credit(s): 9
Minor Credit(s): 6

Spring

French Electives Credit(s): 9
Minor Credit(s): 6

Senior Year

Fall

French Electives Credit(s): 6
Minor - Advanced Credit(s): 6
General Electives Credit(s): 3

Spring

General Electives Credit(s): 11-13

Degree Map for French (EC-12) All-Level Certification

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year

Fall

Spring

Sophomore Year

Fall

Spring

Junior Year

Fall

Spring

Senior Year

Fall

Spring

Degree Map for French (EC-12) All-Level Certification

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year

Fall

Spring

Sophomore Year

Fall

Spring

Junior Year

Fall

Spring

Senior Year

Fall

Spring

Degree Map for Linguistics Track

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year

Fall

Spring

Sophomore Year

Fall

Spring

Junior Year

Fall

Spring

Senior Year

Fall

Spring

Degree Map for Linguistics Track

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year

Fall

Spring

Sophomore Year

Fall

Spring

Junior Year

Fall

Spring

Senior Year

Fall

Spring

Degree Map for Spanish Track

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
B. Mathematics Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1111 - Elementary Spanish I Lab Credit(s): 1

Spring

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1112 - Elementary Spanish II Lab Credit(s): 1

Sophomore Year

Fall

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
H. Social and Behavioral Sciences Credit(s): 3
I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3
General Elective Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I Credit(s): 3 *

Spring

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
A. Communication (Speech option) Credit(s): 3
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
Additional Language, Philosphy and Culture Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II Credit(s): 3 *

Junior Year

Fall

SPAN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar Credit(s): 3
Spanish 3000-4000 Level Electives Credit(s): 6
Minor Credit(s): 6

Spring

Spanish 3000-4000 Level Elective Credit(s): 9
Minor Credit(s): 6

Senior Year

Fall

Spanish 4000 Level Elective Credit(s): 3
Minor - Advanced Credit(s): 6
General Electives Credit(s): 6

Spring

Spanish 4000 Level Elective Credit(s): 3
General Electives Credit(s): 8-10

Degree Map for Spanish Track

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
B. Mathematics Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1111 - Elementary Spanish I Lab Credit(s): 1

Spring

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1112 - Elementary Spanish II Lab Credit(s): 1

Sophomore Year

Fall

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
H. Social and Behavioral Sciences Credit(s): 3
I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3
General Elective Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I Credit(s): 3 *

Spring

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
A. Communication (Speech option) Credit(s): 3
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
Additional Language, Philosphy and Culture Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II Credit(s): 3 *