Considering a Double Major in Spanish and English? 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 Spanish and English 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 Spanish and English. It is based upon the general majors for Spanish and English—but it can easily be modified for the Heritage Speakers major in Spanish and/or the Writing Concentration in English. 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 Spanish & English (General Major in Spanish / General Major in English) Fall Freshman Year (15-16 credits) English 101 & 101L Math (usually BMTH 101) Spanish 209 Speech 140 Fine Arts Fall Sophomore Year (16 credits) st English 287 (counts as 1 Gen Ed Liberal Arts Elective) English 288 Spanish 309 [or 310] nd 2 Gen Ed Liberal Arts Elective st 1 Lab Science Fall Junior Year (15 credits) st 1 English Pre-1800 Class st 1 English Post-1800 Class Spanish 400 [or 401] Spanish 405 [or 404] nd 2 Selection from History 101, 102, 111, 112, 115, or 116 Fall Senior Year (15 credits) rd 3 English Post-1800 Class English 453 Spanish 401 [or 400] Spanish 404 [ or 405] nd 2 Social/Behavioral Science Additional Senior Semester (6 credits) rd 3 English Elective 300/400 Level Philosophy
Spring Freshman Year (15 credits) English 102 nd 2 Numerical/Analytical Reasoning Course Spanish 210 st 1 Selection from History 101, 102, 111, 112, 115, or 116 st 1 Social/Behavioral Science Spring Sophomore Year (16 credits) English 290 English 289 Spanish 310 [or 309] Spanish 312 nd 2 Lab Science Spring Junior Year (15 credits) nd 2 English Pre-1800 Class nd 2 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) st 1 English Elective 300/400 Level nd 2 English Elective 300/400 Level Spanish 403 [or 402] or 406 [or 407] Spanish 499 rd 3 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.