2023-24 Edition

Spanish, Minor

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese offers a minor in Spanish and a minor in Spanish/English Bilingual Education. The Spanish minor provides the opportunity to develop language proficiency while expanding knowledge of Hispanic cultures, literature, and linguistics. Many Spanish minors combine their studies with fields such as political science (pre-law), pre-med, communications, psychology, and economics. The goal of the minor in Spanish/English Bilingual Education is to create a pathway to better prepare students who wish to become future bilingual teachers. 

Requirements for the Spanish Minor

All students are subject to the Language Other Than English Placement and Progression policies.

A. Complete the following:
SPANISH 3 US Latino Communities
or SPANISH 3H Heritage Spanish: Latinidad
B. Six upper-division departmental Spanish courses, one of which may be taught in English (excluding SPANISH 150).

Residence Requirement for the Spanish Minor: At least four upper-division courses required for the minor must be completed successfully at UCI. By petition, two of the four may be taken through the UC Education Abroad Program, providing course content is approved in advance by the appropriate department or committee chair.