Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
910 Clemens HallNorth Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260-4620
Dr. Amy C. Graves Monroe
Chair
acgraves@buffalo.edu
Dr. Henry Berlin
Director of Undergraduate Studies
rll-dus@buffalo.edu
Associated Programs
Associated Subjects
Completing the Spanish Minor Program
Academic Requirements
In order to be accepted into the Spanish major, joint major, or minor, students must have a minimum GPA of 2.000 overall, and must complete prerequisite courses SPA 151-SPA 152 (unless these are waived on the basis of placement results), earning a minimum GPA of 2.500 in all Spanish coursework.
Graduation requirements for the Spanish minor consist of completion of two 200-level courses and four 300 or 400-level courses with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000.
Academic Advice
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000 in the 200-level through the 400-level courses is necessary for successful completion of the minor.
Transfer Credit Policy
SUNY Seamless Transfer Path
SUNY Seamless Transfer is a SUNY-wide program intended to facilitate transfer from one SUNY campus to another (including UB). SUNY has identified courses which SUNY students can take before transferring which will apply to the major at UB and promote timely graduation. Information about the Transfer Path for this major can be found on the SUNY website. Students are encouraged to contact their academic advisor or department to learn how their coursework will apply to their degree.
Residency Requirement
The department’s residency requirement stipulates that at least 50% of required credits for a major or minor be completed via Spanish courses taken on campus. Thus a maximum of 50% of credits earned by exams (AP, IB, etc.) or transfer courses or study abroad may count toward Spanish requirements, although this restriction does not prevent counting them as general electives towards UB’s 120 credit hour graduation requirement. The following chart explains the credit breakdown:
| Total Credits Required | Total credits taken on campus to fulfill the residency requirement | |
| Minor | 18 | 9 |
Prerequisite Courses
Required Courses
Two 200-level courses
Four 300- or 400-level courses
SPA 314 counts toward the Spanish major or minor and fulfills the UB Curriculum Communication Literacy 2 (CL2) requirement as well.
Note: Three courses for the minor may fulfill the UB Curriculum Global Pathway requirement through the Language and Culture track. Alternatively, courses for the minor may help fulfill the Global Reflection track or the International Experience track of the Global Pathway. Please use the Pathfinder tool to learn more about sequences and options.
Total Credit Hours Required
| Prerequisites** | 6 |
| Requirements | 18 |
| Total Credits Required for Minor/Certificate** | 24 |
**These totals may vary depending on the level at which the student begins study at UB. Students demonstrably prepared to begin at the 200 level are deemed to have satisfied the prerequisites, and for them the total credits required for the minor are thus 18 rather than 24.
Minors and certificates must be completed in conjunction with a major and all university degree requirements must be met.
Students should consult with an academic advisor to determine how any transfer or exam credit might be utilized in meeting general education, prerequisite, or minor requirements.
Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.