Bachelor of Arts in Spanish for the Professions
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Caldwell University’s B.A. in Spanish for the Professions is designed to give students the comprehensive knowledge and skills needed in the helping professions, public policy, or business. By combining language and cultural/policy courses, our students become well prepared to succeed in these fields. The major consists of three tracks, each with the same language component. A senior year internship will serve as the Outcomes Assessment.
Caldwell University offers small classes sizes with experienced faculty who are committed to your success. We provide a student centered experience which is both challenging yet approachable, with opportunities to study abroad. Our unique Dominican heritage is clearly evident in our courses as we seek the “truth” through fact finding, dialogue and engagement.
The skills that students acquire in our Spanish for the Professions program are easily applicable to many fields in the modern workplace. In a globalized, multilingual world, being able to speak another language gives our majors an advantage in a competitive marketplace. Our graduates have careers in business, education, translation, cultural organizations, healthcare, law enforcement, social services, tourism, and communications.
Helping Professions Track
B.A. in Applied Language: Helping Professions Track (42 credits)
Language courses (21 credits):
Course Code : SP 312
Course Description :
This class is an introduction to the art of translation. Students will read various texts on existing theories, while also undertaking different translation projects. While the class discussion will be mainly in Spanish, some of the readings are in English. Successful students are those who have done really well in English as well as Spanish classes.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SP 321
Course Description :
This course offers the intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish a review of Spanish grammar. The grammatical explanations are followed by a series of exercises for the student to practice the concepts learned. Students work in groups, analyze texts and make class presentations. Authentic documents are used to motivate students in their effort to become proficient in Spanish.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP202, SP322, SP329
Course Code : SP 325
Course Description :
Develops conversation skills through readings and assigned topics, pronunciation, correct expression and sentence structure.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP321, SP202, SP322
Course Code : SP 329
Course Description :
Studies the cultural history and geography of Spain through the 21st century.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP322, SP326, SP330, SP321, SP325, SP202
Course Code : SP 330
Course Description :
Explores cultural history and geography of Spanish-speaking Latin America.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP326, SP321, SP315, SP202, SP112, SP329
Take two 300-400 level Spanish Courses
Helping Professions courses (21 credits):
Course Code : PS 261
Course Group(s) : Psychology 200 Level Courses, Psychology Cluster 2
Course Description :
Provides an experiential seminar in group dynamics and interpersonal effectiveness. Sensitivity training techniques will be used to illustrate and to discuss skills in communication, listening, and confrontation in social and business situations. The aim is to foster win/win situations. Group interaction exercises and discussions will be used to enhance these skills.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PS 313
Course Group(s) : Psychology 300 Level Courses
Course Description :
Examines counseling theories and the counseling relationship. The course also includes family and group counseling and career counseling
Credit : 3
Course Code : PS 318
Course Group(s) : Psychology 300 Level Courses, Psychology Cluster 2
Course Description :
Examines cross-cultural influences in understanding psychology. Course emphasizes the interplay of individual, ethnic, and cultural factors in psychosocial growth and well-being, cross-cultural and cross-ethnic communication, and counseling and psychotherapeutic interactions.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 330
Course Description :
Examines American dating, marriage, and family patterns with emphasis on the family life cycle, parenting and family disorganization.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 323
Course Description :
Involves the study of the history of ethnic, cultural and religious subgroups in present day societies; inter-group relations as they are influenced by competition, conflict and prejudice; the significance of these relationships to the structure of society.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 410a
Course Description :
Involves intensive study and exploration of rotating topics in the fields of anthropology, sociology, and/or criminal justice. These topics will focus on timely social issues, specialized content areas, and/or methods of social research. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required.
Credit : 3
Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.
B.A. in Applied Language: Helping Professions Track (42 credits)
Language courses (21 credits):
Course Code : SP 312
Course Description :
This class is an introduction to the art of translation. Students will read various texts on existing theories, while also undertaking different translation projects. While the class discussion will be mainly in Spanish, some of the readings are in English. Successful students are those who have done really well in English as well as Spanish classes.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SP 321
Course Description :
This course offers the intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish a review of Spanish grammar. The grammatical explanations are followed by a series of exercises for the student to practice the concepts learned. Students work in groups, analyze texts and make class presentations. Authentic documents are used to motivate students in their effort to become proficient in Spanish.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP202, SP322, SP329
Course Code : SP 325
Course Description :
Develops conversation skills through readings and assigned topics, pronunciation, correct expression and sentence structure.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP321, SP202, SP322
Course Code : SP 329
Course Description :
Studies the cultural history and geography of Spain through the 21st century.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP322, SP326, SP330, SP321, SP325, SP202
Course Code : SP 330
Course Description :
Explores cultural history and geography of Spanish-speaking Latin America.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP326, SP321, SP315, SP202, SP112, SP329
Take two 300-400 level Spanish Courses
Helping Professions courses (21 credits):
Course Code : PS 261
Course Group(s) : Psychology 200 Level Courses, Psychology Cluster 2
Course Description :
Provides an experiential seminar in group dynamics and interpersonal effectiveness. Sensitivity training techniques will be used to illustrate and to discuss skills in communication, listening, and confrontation in social and business situations. The aim is to foster win/win situations. Group interaction exercises and discussions will be used to enhance these skills.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PS 313
Course Group(s) : Psychology 300 Level Courses, Psychology Cluster 4
Course Description :
Examines counseling theories and the counseling relationship. The course also includes family and group counseling and career counseling
Credit : 3
Course Code : PS 318
Course Group(s) : Psychology 300 Level Courses, Psychology Cluster 2
Course Description :
Examines cross-cultural influences in understanding psychology. Course emphasizes the interplay of individual, ethnic, and cultural factors in psychosocial growth and well-being, cross-cultural and cross-ethnic communication, and counseling and psychotherapeutic interactions.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 330
Course Description :
Examines American dating, marriage, and family patterns with emphasis on the family life cycle, parenting and family disorganization.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 323
Course Description :
Involves the study of the history of ethnic, cultural and religious subgroups in present day societies; inter-group relations as they are influenced by competition, conflict and prejudice; the significance of these relationships to the structure of society.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 410a
Course Description :
Involves intensive study and exploration of rotating topics in the fields of anthropology, sociology, and/or criminal justice. These topics will focus on timely social issues, specialized content areas, and/or methods of social research. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required.
Credit : 3
Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.
B.A. in Applied Language: Helping Professions Track (42 credits)
Language courses (21 credits):
Course Code : SP 312
Course Description :
This class is an introduction to the art of translation. Students will read various texts on existing theories, while also undertaking different translation projects. While the class discussion will be mainly in Spanish, some of the readings are in English. Successful students are those who have done really well in English as well as Spanish classes.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SP 321
Course Description :
This course offers the intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish a review of Spanish grammar. The grammatical explanations are followed by a series of exercises for the student to practice the concepts learned. Students work in groups, analyze texts and make class presentations. Authentic documents are used to motivate students in their effort to become proficient in Spanish.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP202, SP322, SP329
Course Code : SP 325
Course Description :
Develops conversation skills through readings and assigned topics, pronunciation, correct expression and sentence structure.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP321, SP202, SP322
Course Code : SP 329
Course Description :
Studies the cultural history and geography of Spain through the 21st century.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP322, SP326, SP330, SP321, SP325, SP202
Course Code : SP 330
Course Description :
Explores cultural history and geography of Spanish-speaking Latin America.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP326, SP321, SP315, SP202, SP112, SP329
Take two 300-400 level Spanish Courses
Helping Professions courses (21 credits):
Course Code : PS 261
Course Group(s) : Psychology 200 Level Courses, Psychology Cluster 2
Course Description :
Provides an experiential seminar in group dynamics and interpersonal effectiveness. Sensitivity training techniques will be used to illustrate and to discuss skills in communication, listening, and confrontation in social and business situations. The aim is to foster win/win situations. Group interaction exercises and discussions will be used to enhance these skills.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PS 313
Course Group(s) : Psychology 300 Level Courses, Psychology Cluster 4
Course Description :
Examines counseling theories and the counseling relationship. The course also includes family and group counseling and career counseling
Credit : 3
Course Code : PS 318
Course Group(s) : Psychology 300 Level Courses, Psychology Cluster 2
Course Description :
Examines cross-cultural influences in understanding psychology. Course emphasizes the interplay of individual, ethnic, and cultural factors in psychosocial growth and well-being, cross-cultural and cross-ethnic communication, and counseling and psychotherapeutic interactions.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 330
Course Description :
Examines American dating, marriage, and family patterns with emphasis on the family life cycle, parenting and family disorganization.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 323
Course Description :
Involves the study of the history of ethnic, cultural and religious subgroups in present day societies; inter-group relations as they are influenced by competition, conflict and prejudice; the significance of these relationships to the structure of society.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 410a
Course Description :
Involves intensive study and exploration of rotating topics in the fields of anthropology, sociology, and/or criminal justice. These topics will focus on timely social issues, specialized content areas, and/or methods of social research. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required.
Credit : 3
Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.
B.A. in Applied Language: Helping Professions Track (42 credits)
Language courses (21 credits):
Course Code : SP 201
Course Description :
Offers a systematic study of the language with particular attention given to grammar review, vocabulary growth, conversation and reading comprehension.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP102, SP101
Course Code : SP 202
Course Description :
Continues SP 201.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP201 or equivalent
Course Code : SP 321
Course Description :
This course offers the intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish a review of Spanish grammar. The grammatical explanations are followed by a series of exercises for the student to practice the concepts learned. Students work in groups, analyze texts and make class presentations. Authentic documents are used to motivate students in their effort to become proficient in Spanish.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP202, SP322, SP329
Course Code : SP 325
Course Description :
Develops conversation skills through readings and assigned topics, pronunciation, correct expression and sentence structure.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP321, SP202, SP322
Course Code : SP 326
Course Description :
Expands on correct expression and sentence structure with essay writing and analyses of contemporary topics.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP321, SP112, SP325, SP329, SP330, SP322, SP202
Course Code : SP 329
Course Description :
Studies the cultural history and geography of Spain through the 21st century.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP322, SP326, SP330, SP321, SP325, SP202
Course Code : SP 330
Course Description :
Explores cultural history and geography of Spanish-speaking Latin America.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP326, SP321, SP315, SP202, SP112, SP329
Helping Professions courses (21 credits):
Course Code : PS 261
Course Group(s) : Psychology 200 Level Courses, Psychology Cluster 2
Course Description :
Provides an experiential seminar in group dynamics and interpersonal effectiveness. Sensitivity training techniques will be used to illustrate and to discuss skills in communication, listening, and confrontation in social and business situations. The aim is to foster win/win situations. Group interaction exercises and discussions will be used to enhance these skills.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PS 313
Course Group(s) : Psychology 300 Level Courses, Psychology Cluster 4
Course Description :
Examines counseling theories and the counseling relationship. The course also includes family and group counseling and career counseling
Credit : 3
Course Code : PS 318
Course Group(s) : Psychology 300 Level Courses, Psychology Cluster 2
Course Description :
Examines cross-cultural influences in understanding psychology. Course emphasizes the interplay of individual, ethnic, and cultural factors in psychosocial growth and well-being, cross-cultural and cross-ethnic communication, and counseling and psychotherapeutic interactions.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 330
Course Description :
Examines American dating, marriage, and family patterns with emphasis on the family life cycle, parenting and family disorganization.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 323
Course Description :
Involves the study of the history of ethnic, cultural and religious subgroups in present day societies; inter-group relations as they are influenced by competition, conflict and prejudice; the significance of these relationships to the structure of society.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 410a
Course Description :
Involves intensive study and exploration of rotating topics in the fields of anthropology, sociology, and/or criminal justice. These topics will focus on timely social issues, specialized content areas, and/or methods of social research. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required.
Credit : 3
Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.
B.A. in Applied Language: Helping Professions Track (42 credits)
Language courses (21 credits):
Course Code : SP 201
Course Description :
Offers a systematic study of the language with particular attention given to grammar review, vocabulary growth, conversation and reading comprehension.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP102, SP101
Course Code : SP 202
Course Description :
Continues SP 201.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP201 or equivalent
Course Code : SP 321
Course Description :
This course offers the intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish a review of Spanish grammar. The grammatical explanations are followed by a series of exercises for the student to practice the concepts learned. Students work in groups, analyze texts and make class presentations. Authentic documents are used to motivate students in their effort to become proficient in Spanish.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP202, SP322, SP329
Course Code : SP 325
Course Description :
Develops conversation skills through readings and assigned topics, pronunciation, correct expression and sentence structure.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP321, SP202, SP322
Course Code : SP 326
Course Description :
Expands on correct expression and sentence structure with essay writing and analyses of contemporary topics.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP321, SP112, SP325, SP329, SP330, SP322, SP202
Course Code : SP 329
Course Description :
Studies the cultural history and geography of Spain through the 21st century.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP322, SP326, SP330, SP321, SP325, SP202
Course Code : SP 330
Course Description :
Explores cultural history and geography of Spanish-speaking Latin America.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP326, SP321, SP315, SP202, SP112, SP329
Helping Professions courses (21 credits):
Course Code : PS 261
Course Group(s) : Psychology 200 Level Course Cluster
Course Description :
Provides an experiential seminar in group dynamics and interpersonal effectiveness. Sensitivity training techniques will be used to illustrate and to discuss skills in communication, listening, and confrontation in social and business situations. The aim is to foster win/win situations. Group interaction exercises and discussions will be used to enhance these skills.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PS 313
Course Description :
Examines counseling theories and the counseling relationship. The course also includes family and group counseling and career counseling
Credit : 3
Course Code : PS 318
Course Description :
Examines cross-cultural influences in understanding psychology. Course emphasizes the interplay of individual, ethnic, and cultural factors in psychosocial growth and well-being, cross-cultural and cross-ethnic communication, and counseling and psychotherapeutic interactions.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 330
Course Description :
Examines American dating, marriage, and family patterns with emphasis on the family life cycle, parenting and family disorganization.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 323
Course Description :
Involves the study of the history of ethnic, cultural and religious subgroups in present day societies; inter-group relations as they are influenced by competition, conflict and prejudice; the significance of these relationships to the structure of society.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 410a
Course Description :
Involves intensive study and exploration of rotating topics in the fields of anthropology, sociology, and/or criminal justice. These topics will focus on timely social issues, specialized content areas, and/or methods of social research. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required.
Credit : 3
Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.
Public Policy Track
B.A. in Applied Language: Public Policy Track (42 credits)
Language courses (21 credits):
Course Code : SP 312
Course Description :
This class is an introduction to the art of translation. Students will read various texts on existing theories, while also undertaking different translation projects. While the class discussion will be mainly in Spanish, some of the readings are in English. Successful students are those who have done really well in English as well as Spanish classes.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SP 321
Course Description :
This course offers the intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish a review of Spanish grammar. The grammatical explanations are followed by a series of exercises for the student to practice the concepts learned. Students work in groups, analyze texts and make class presentations. Authentic documents are used to motivate students in their effort to become proficient in Spanish.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP202, SP322, SP329
Course Code : SP 325
Course Description :
Develops conversation skills through readings and assigned topics, pronunciation, correct expression and sentence structure.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP321, SP202, SP322
Course Code : SP 329
Course Description :
Studies the cultural history and geography of Spain through the 21st century.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP322, SP326, SP330, SP321, SP325, SP202
Course Code : SP 330
Course Description :
Explores cultural history and geography of Spanish-speaking Latin America.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP326, SP321, SP315, SP202, SP112, SP329
Take two 300-400 level Spanish Courses
Public Policy courses (21 credits):
Course Code : PO 225
Course Description :
Focuses on the structure and power of the national government and major problems of national policy.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 230
Course Description :
Analyzes structures, functions and powers of state and local institutions and explores their inter-relationships within the federal system.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 372
Course Description :
Studies government administration, management and organization. Analyzes bureaucratic policy making, public budgeting and the impact of pressure groups.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 375
Course Description :
Focuses on the cycle of public policy-making in the domestic context, from conceptualization of a problem through implementation and evaluation. Examines and analyzes contemporary domestic issues and policy approaches to them.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 224
Course Description :
Reviews and critiques classical and contemporary perspectives and research with an interest in a critical examination of theories and mechanisms related to collective behavior, mass movements, modernization and social revolution.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 231
Course Description :
Investigates poverty as a product of a complex social system and theories and strategies for its alleviation.
Credit : 3
Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.
B.A. in Applied Language: Public Policy Track (42 credits)
Language courses (21 credits):
Course Code : SP 312
Course Description :
This class is an introduction to the art of translation. Students will read various texts on existing theories, while also undertaking different translation projects. While the class discussion will be mainly in Spanish, some of the readings are in English. Successful students are those who have done really well in English as well as Spanish classes.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SP 321
Course Description :
This course offers the intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish a review of Spanish grammar. The grammatical explanations are followed by a series of exercises for the student to practice the concepts learned. Students work in groups, analyze texts and make class presentations. Authentic documents are used to motivate students in their effort to become proficient in Spanish.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP202, SP322, SP329
Course Code : SP 325
Course Description :
Develops conversation skills through readings and assigned topics, pronunciation, correct expression and sentence structure.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP321, SP202, SP322
Course Code : SP 329
Course Description :
Studies the cultural history and geography of Spain through the 21st century.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP322, SP326, SP330, SP321, SP325, SP202
Course Code : SP 330
Course Description :
Explores cultural history and geography of Spanish-speaking Latin America.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP326, SP321, SP315, SP202, SP112, SP329
Take two 300-400 level Spanish Courses
Public Policy courses (21 credits):
Course Code : PO 225
Course Description :
Focuses on the structure and power of the national government and major problems of national policy.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 230
Course Description :
Analyzes structures, functions and powers of state and local institutions and explores their inter-relationships within the federal system.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 372
Course Description :
Studies government administration, management and organization. Analyzes bureaucratic policy making, public budgeting and the impact of pressure groups.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 375
Course Description :
Focuses on the cycle of public policy-making in the domestic context, from conceptualization of a problem through implementation and evaluation. Examines and analyzes contemporary domestic issues and policy approaches to them.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 224
Course Description :
Reviews and critiques classical and contemporary perspectives and research with an interest in a critical examination of theories and mechanisms related to collective behavior, mass movements, modernization and social revolution.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 231
Course Description :
Investigates poverty as a product of a complex social system and theories and strategies for its alleviation.
Credit : 3
Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.
B.A. in Applied Language: Public Policy Track (42 credits)
Language courses (21 credits):
Course Code : SP 312
Course Description :
This class is an introduction to the art of translation. Students will read various texts on existing theories, while also undertaking different translation projects. While the class discussion will be mainly in Spanish, some of the readings are in English. Successful students are those who have done really well in English as well as Spanish classes.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SP 321
Course Description :
This course offers the intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish a review of Spanish grammar. The grammatical explanations are followed by a series of exercises for the student to practice the concepts learned. Students work in groups, analyze texts and make class presentations. Authentic documents are used to motivate students in their effort to become proficient in Spanish.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP202, SP322, SP329
Course Code : SP 325
Course Description :
Develops conversation skills through readings and assigned topics, pronunciation, correct expression and sentence structure.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP321, SP202, SP322
Course Code : SP 329
Course Description :
Studies the cultural history and geography of Spain through the 21st century.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP322, SP326, SP330, SP321, SP325, SP202
Course Code : SP 330
Course Description :
Explores cultural history and geography of Spanish-speaking Latin America.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP326, SP321, SP315, SP202, SP112, SP329
Take two 300-400 level Spanish Courses
Public Policy courses (21 credits):
Course Code : PO 225
Course Description :
Focuses on the structure and power of the national government and major problems of national policy.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 230
Course Description :
Analyzes structures, functions and powers of state and local institutions and explores their inter-relationships within the federal system.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 372
Course Description :
Studies government administration, management and organization. Analyzes bureaucratic policy making, public budgeting and the impact of pressure groups.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 375
Course Description :
Focuses on the cycle of public policy-making in the domestic context, from conceptualization of a problem through implementation and evaluation. Examines and analyzes contemporary domestic issues and policy approaches to them.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 224
Course Description :
Reviews and critiques classical and contemporary perspectives and research with an interest in a critical examination of theories and mechanisms related to collective behavior, mass movements, modernization and social revolution.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 231
Course Description :
Investigates poverty as a product of a complex social system and theories and strategies for its alleviation.
Credit : 3
Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.
B.A. in Applied Language: Public Policy Track (42 credits)
Language courses (21 credits):
Course Code : SP 201
Course Description :
Offers a systematic study of the language with particular attention given to grammar review, vocabulary growth, conversation and reading comprehension.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP102, SP101
Course Code : SP 202
Course Description :
Continues SP 201.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP201 or equivalent
Course Code : SP 321
Course Description :
This course offers the intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish a review of Spanish grammar. The grammatical explanations are followed by a series of exercises for the student to practice the concepts learned. Students work in groups, analyze texts and make class presentations. Authentic documents are used to motivate students in their effort to become proficient in Spanish.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP202, SP322, SP329
Course Code : SP 325
Course Description :
Develops conversation skills through readings and assigned topics, pronunciation, correct expression and sentence structure.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP321, SP202, SP322
Course Code : SP 326
Course Description :
Expands on correct expression and sentence structure with essay writing and analyses of contemporary topics.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP321, SP112, SP325, SP329, SP330, SP322, SP202
Course Code : SP 329
Course Description :
Studies the cultural history and geography of Spain through the 21st century.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP322, SP326, SP330, SP321, SP325, SP202
Course Code : SP 330
Course Description :
Explores cultural history and geography of Spanish-speaking Latin America.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP326, SP321, SP315, SP202, SP112, SP329
Public Policy courses (21 credits):
Course Code : PO 225
Course Description :
Focuses on the structure and power of the national government and major problems of national policy.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 230
Course Description :
Analyzes structures, functions and powers of state and local institutions and explores their inter-relationships within the federal system.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 372
Course Description :
Studies government administration, management and organization. Analyzes bureaucratic policy making, public budgeting and the impact of pressure groups.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 375
Course Description :
Focuses on the cycle of public policy-making in the domestic context, from conceptualization of a problem through implementation and evaluation. Examines and analyzes contemporary domestic issues and policy approaches to them.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 224
Course Description :
Reviews and critiques classical and contemporary perspectives and research with an interest in a critical examination of theories and mechanisms related to collective behavior, mass movements, modernization and social revolution.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 231
Course Description :
Investigates poverty as a product of a complex social system and theories and strategies for its alleviation.
Credit : 3
Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.
B.A. in Applied Language: Public Policy Track (42 credits)
Language courses (21 credits):
Course Code : SP 201
Course Description :
Offers a systematic study of the language with particular attention given to grammar review, vocabulary growth, conversation and reading comprehension.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP102, SP101
Course Code : SP 202
Course Description :
Continues SP 201.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP201 or equivalent
Course Code : SP 321
Course Description :
This course offers the intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish a review of Spanish grammar. The grammatical explanations are followed by a series of exercises for the student to practice the concepts learned. Students work in groups, analyze texts and make class presentations. Authentic documents are used to motivate students in their effort to become proficient in Spanish.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP202, SP322, SP329
Course Code : SP 325
Course Description :
Develops conversation skills through readings and assigned topics, pronunciation, correct expression and sentence structure.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP321, SP202, SP322
Course Code : SP 326
Course Description :
Expands on correct expression and sentence structure with essay writing and analyses of contemporary topics.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP321, SP112, SP325, SP329, SP330, SP322, SP202
Course Code : SP 329
Course Description :
Studies the cultural history and geography of Spain through the 21st century.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP322, SP326, SP330, SP321, SP325, SP202
Course Code : SP 330
Course Description :
Explores cultural history and geography of Spanish-speaking Latin America.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP326, SP321, SP315, SP202, SP112, SP329
Public Policy courses (21 credits):
Course Code : PO 225
Course Description :
Focuses on the structure and power of the national government and major problems of national policy.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 230
Course Description :
Analyzes structures, functions and powers of state and local institutions and explores their inter-relationships within the federal system.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 372
Course Description :
Studies government administration, management and organization. Analyzes bureaucratic policy making, public budgeting and the impact of pressure groups.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 375
Course Description :
Focuses on the cycle of public policy-making in the domestic context, from conceptualization of a problem through implementation and evaluation. Examines and analyzes contemporary domestic issues and policy approaches to them.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 224
Course Description :
Reviews and critiques classical and contemporary perspectives and research with an interest in a critical examination of theories and mechanisms related to collective behavior, mass movements, modernization and social revolution.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 231
Course Description :
Investigates poverty as a product of a complex social system and theories and strategies for its alleviation.
Credit : 3
Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.
Business Track
B.A. in Applied Language: Business Track
Course Code : BU 105
Course Description :
Surveys the various fields of business. The student will be introduced to the different forms of business ownership, managerial skills, marketing principles, accounting, financial analysis, computer terminology, money and banking, business law and international trade.
Credit : 3 – 3
Course Code : BU 110
Course Group(s) : GE DIV
Active Term : Fall
Course Description :
Emphasizes models of management-oriented modern business communications in the digital age: letters, reports, memoranda, emails, blogs and digital résumés. Develops oral communication skills: interviews, presentations, listening techniques. Includes use of computer lab and relevant presentation, writing and report generating technologies.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS 115, CS 125, or CS 195
Course Code : BU 208
Course Description :
Analyzes the economic, cultural, political, and legal context in which International Business is conducted. It reviews the major factors linked to the development of International Business. The course considers globalization, the economic and political aspects of trade, how countries differ, the global monetary system and foreign exchange.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
BU105
Course Code : BU 305
Course Description :
Studies the collection, classification, presentation, and analysis of statistical data with an emphasis on business applications.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS 219
Course Code : CS 219
Course Description :
This course emphasizes analysis and solutions to contemporary business problems through the use of the current version of Microsoft Excel. Students are introduced to business decision modeling processes to strengthen logical reasoning and analytical skills. Microsoft Excel is used as the basis for managerial decision support through analysis of contemporary business case problems. Students apply the appropriate functions and features of Microsoft Excel to solve business cases. The course also emphasizes oral presentation and written reports on business processes used in case solutions to further strengthen students’ communication skills.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS 115, CS 125, or CS 195 AND MA 130 or higher
Language Courses:
Course Code : SP 312
Course Description :
This class is an introduction to the art of translation. Students will read various texts on existing theories, while also undertaking different translation projects. While the class discussion will be mainly in Spanish, some of the readings are in English. Successful students are those who have done really well in English as well as Spanish classes.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SP 321
Course Description :
This course offers the intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish a review of Spanish grammar. The grammatical explanations are followed by a series of exercises for the student to practice the concepts learned. Students work in groups, analyze texts and make class presentations. Authentic documents are used to motivate students in their effort to become proficient in Spanish.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP202, SP322, SP329
Course Code : SP 325
Course Description :
Develops conversation skills through readings and assigned topics, pronunciation, correct expression and sentence structure.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP321, SP202, SP322
Course Code : SP 329
Course Description :
Studies the cultural history and geography of Spain through the 21st century.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP322, SP326, SP330, SP321, SP325, SP202
Course Code : SP 330
Course Description :
Explores cultural history and geography of Spanish-speaking Latin America.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP326, SP321, SP315, SP202, SP112, SP329
One of the following:
Course Code : BU 327
Course Description :
Examines the development of marketing strategy by the multinational firm in foreign countries. Marketing strategy is developed while addressing the business environmental elements of economics, politics, law, society, culture, competitions and scarce resources.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
BU 208 AND BU 221
Course Code : BU 375
Course Description :
Presents a framework for the analysis of international business problems. The course defines the nature of international, multi-national and trans-national companies. It examines the evolution of these types of enterprises, and develops a model of a multi-national firm in a dynamic, global setting. It provides a bridge among the disciplines of Economics, Sociology, Political Science and International Business.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
BU208
Course Code : BU 491
Course Description :
Offers qualified students the opportunity to travel to international destinations. Locations will include a business enriching experience along with a supportive academic assignment. School of Business and Computer Science Approval.
Credit : 3
Take two 300-400 level Spanish Courses
B.A. in Applied Language: Business Track
Course Code : BU 105
Course Description :
Surveys the various fields of business. The student will be introduced to the different forms of business ownership, managerial skills, marketing principles, accounting, financial analysis, computer terminology, money and banking, business law and international trade.
Credit : 3 – 3
Course Code : BU 110
Course Group(s) : GE DIV
Active Term : Fall
Course Description :
Emphasizes models of management-oriented modern business communications in the digital age: letters, reports, memoranda, emails, blogs and digital résumés. Develops oral communication skills: interviews, presentations, listening techniques. Includes use of computer lab and relevant presentation, writing and report generating technologies.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS 115 or waiver, CS115, CS115X
Course Code : BU 208
Course Description :
Analyzes the economic, cultural, political, and legal context in which International Business is conducted. It reviews the major factors linked to the development of International Business. The course considers globalization, the economic and political aspects of trade, how countries differ, the global monetary system and foreign exchange.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
BU105
Course Code : BU 305
Course Description :
Studies the collection, classification, presentation, and analysis of statistical data with an emphasis on business applications.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
MA 112 and CS 219 or equivalents.
Course Code : CS 219
Course Description :
This course emphasizes analysis and solutions to contemporary business problems through the use of the current version of Microsoft Excel. Students are introduced to business decision modeling processes to strengthen logical reasoning and analytical skills. Microsoft Excel is used as the basis for managerial decision support through analysis of contemporary business case problems. Students apply the appropriate functions and features of Microsoft Excel to solve business cases. The course also emphasizes oral presentation and written reports on business processes used in case solutions to further strengthen students’ communication skills.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS115, CS115X, MA207, MA112
Language Courses:
Course Code : SP 312
Course Description :
This class is an introduction to the art of translation. Students will read various texts on existing theories, while also undertaking different translation projects. While the class discussion will be mainly in Spanish, some of the readings are in English. Successful students are those who have done really well in English as well as Spanish classes.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SP 321
Course Description :
This course offers the intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish a review of Spanish grammar. The grammatical explanations are followed by a series of exercises for the student to practice the concepts learned. Students work in groups, analyze texts and make class presentations. Authentic documents are used to motivate students in their effort to become proficient in Spanish.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP202, SP322, SP329
Course Code : SP 325
Course Description :
Develops conversation skills through readings and assigned topics, pronunciation, correct expression and sentence structure.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP321, SP202, SP322
Course Code : SP 329
Course Description :
Studies the cultural history and geography of Spain through the 21st century.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP322, SP326, SP330, SP321, SP325, SP202
Course Code : SP 330
Course Description :
Explores cultural history and geography of Spanish-speaking Latin America.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP326, SP321, SP315, SP202, SP112, SP329
One of the following:
Course Code : BU 327
Course Description :
Examines the development of marketing strategy by the multinational firm in foreign countries. Marketing strategy is developed while addressing the business environmental elements of economics, politics, law, society, culture, competitions and scarce resources.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
BU 208 or BU 221
Course Code : BU 375
Course Description :
Presents a framework for the analysis of international business problems. The course defines the nature of international, multi-national and trans-national companies. It examines the evolution of these types of enterprises, and develops a model of a multi-national firm in a dynamic, global setting. It provides a bridge among the disciplines of Economics, Sociology, Political Science and International Business.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
BU208
Course Code : BU 491
Course Description :
Offers qualified students the opportunity to travel to international destinations. Locations will include a business enriching experience along with a supportive academic assignment. School of Business and Computer Science Approval.
Credit : 3
Take two 300-400 level Spanish Courses
B.A. in Applied Language: Business Track
Course Code : BU 105
Course Description :
Surveys the various fields of business. The student will be introduced to the different forms of business ownership, managerial skills, marketing principles, accounting, financial analysis, computer terminology, money and banking, business law and international trade.
Credit : 3 – 3
Course Code : BU 110
Course Group(s) : GE DIV
Active Term : Fall
Course Description :
Emphasizes models of management-oriented modern business communications in the digital age: letters, reports, memoranda, emails, blogs and digital résumés. Develops oral communication skills: interviews, presentations, listening techniques. Includes use of computer lab and relevant presentation, writing and report generating technologies.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS 115 or waiver, CS115, CS115X
Course Code : BU 208
Course Description :
Analyzes the economic, cultural, political, and legal context in which International Business is conducted. It reviews the major factors linked to the development of International Business. The course considers globalization, the economic and political aspects of trade, how countries differ, the global monetary system and foreign exchange.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
BU105
Course Code : BU 305
Course Description :
Studies the collection, classification, presentation, and analysis of statistical data with an emphasis on business applications.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
MA 112 and CS 219 or equivalents.
Course Code : CS 219
Course Description :
This course emphasizes analysis and solutions to contemporary business problems through the use of the current version of Microsoft Excel. Students are introduced to business decision modeling processes to strengthen logical reasoning and analytical skills. Microsoft Excel is used as the basis for managerial decision support through analysis of contemporary business case problems. Students apply the appropriate functions and features of Microsoft Excel to solve business cases. The course also emphasizes oral presentation and written reports on business processes used in case solutions to further strengthen students’ communication skills.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS115, CS115X, MA207, MA112
Language Courses:
Course Code : SP 312
Course Description :
This class is an introduction to the art of translation. Students will read various texts on existing theories, while also undertaking different translation projects. While the class discussion will be mainly in Spanish, some of the readings are in English. Successful students are those who have done really well in English as well as Spanish classes.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SP 321
Course Description :
This course offers the intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish a review of Spanish grammar. The grammatical explanations are followed by a series of exercises for the student to practice the concepts learned. Students work in groups, analyze texts and make class presentations. Authentic documents are used to motivate students in their effort to become proficient in Spanish.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP202, SP322, SP329
Course Code : SP 325
Course Description :
Develops conversation skills through readings and assigned topics, pronunciation, correct expression and sentence structure.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP321, SP202, SP322
Course Code : SP 329
Course Description :
Studies the cultural history and geography of Spain through the 21st century.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP322, SP326, SP330, SP321, SP325, SP202
Course Code : SP 330
Course Description :
Explores cultural history and geography of Spanish-speaking Latin America.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP326, SP321, SP315, SP202, SP112, SP329
One of the following:
Course Code : BU 327
Course Description :
Examines the development of marketing strategy by the multinational firm in foreign countries. Marketing strategy is developed while addressing the business environmental elements of economics, politics, law, society, culture, competitions and scarce resources.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
BU 208 or BU 221
Course Code : BU 375
Course Description :
Presents a framework for the analysis of international business problems. The course defines the nature of international, multi-national and trans-national companies. It examines the evolution of these types of enterprises, and develops a model of a multi-national firm in a dynamic, global setting. It provides a bridge among the disciplines of Economics, Sociology, Political Science and International Business.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
BU208
Course Code : BU 491
Course Description :
Offers qualified students the opportunity to travel to international destinations. Locations will include a business enriching experience along with a supportive academic assignment. School of Business and Computer Science Approval.
Credit : 3