Considering a Double Major in English and Spanish? A double major can be an excellent way to distinguish yourself and give yourself an edge on the job market. The course of study required for a double major in English and Spanish is demanding, but if students decide upon this path early in their academic careers and plan accordingly, they can graduate with a single additional semester. Here is a sample course of study for the double major in English and Spanish. It is based upon the general majors for English and Spanish—but it can easily be modified for the Writing Concentration in English and/or the Heritage Speakers major in Spanish. This course of study is also designed for a student who places into Spanish 209 upon entering the university. Sample Course of Study for Double Major in English & Spanish (General Major in English / General Major in Spanish) Fall Freshman Year (15‐16 credits) English 101 & 101L Math (usually BMTH 101) Spanish 209 Speech 140 Fine Arts Fall Sophomore Year (16 credits) English 287 (counts as 1st Gen Ed Liberal Arts Elective) English 288 Spanish 309 [or 310] 2nd Gen Ed Liberal Arts Elective 1st Lab Science Fall Junior Year (15 credits) 1st English Pre‐1800 Class 1st English Post‐1800 Class Spanish 400 [or 401] Spanish 405 [or 404] 2nd Selection from History 101, 102, 111, 112, 115, or 116 Fall Senior Year (15 credits) 3rd English Post‐1800 Class English 453 Spanish 401 [or 400] Spanish 404 [ or 405] 2nd Social/Behavioral Science Additional Senior Semester (6 credits) 3rd English Elective 300/400 Level Philosophy
Spring Freshman Year (15 credits) English 102 2nd Numerical/Analytical Reasoning Course Spanish 210 1st Selection from History 101, 102, 111, 112, 115, or 116 1st Social/Behavioral Science Spring Sophomore Year (16 credits) English 290 English 289 Spanish 310 [or 309] Spanish 312 2nd Lab Science Spring Junior Year (15 credits) 2nd English Pre‐1800 Class 2nd English Post‐1800 Class Spanish 402 [or 403] Spanish 407 [or 406] History 109 (counts as Humanities Program Req. for English) Spring Senior Year (15 credits) 1st English Elective 300/400 Level 2nd English Elective 300/400 Level Spanish 403 [or 402] or 406 [or 407] Spanish 499 3rd Social/Behavioral Science
Your double major will be noted on your transcripts, but you will only receive a single diploma. Students can also pursue a double degree, with two diplomas, but this requires additional course work meeting additional restrictions. For details, see USCB’s Undergraduate Bulletin.