Program Contact: Aileen Dever 203-582-8500
The major in Hispanic and Latin American Studies offers the opportunity to embark upon a life-changing journey into new cultures and enriching experiences. Students at every level of proficiency in Spanish are welcome to complete the major alone or in conjunction with another major in four years. The curriculum is interdisciplinary and personalized to meet each student’s learning goals. Students can take courses in English, History, Political Science, and other fields of study across the university that interconnect with Hispanic and Latin American Studies. This major frees students to make choices that align with their own personal and professional interests as they expand their intellectual horizons in unique and exciting ways.
With its notable flexibility, the Hispanic and Latin American Studies major works exceptionally well as a double major and provides an excellent path to pursue passions, open career opportunities, and stand out in a competitive job market. Study Abroad is enthusiastically encouraged to fulfill major or university requirements as a gateway to explore our world.
The major in Hispanic and Latin American Studies requires the completion of 30 credits. At least 15 of the 30 credits needed for the major must be completed on campus. Please note that students can opt to take culture and literature courses in English by registering for "HSP" designated courses. Students who wish to read and write in Spanish should register for "SP" culture and literature courses.
The department rewards students who do outstanding work in their language, literature and culture courses with membership in Sigma Delta Pi, the National Spanish Honor Society.
“To educate is to free.”
~ José Martí
Students majoring in Hispanic and Latin American Studies must meet the following requirements for graduation:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Curriculum 1 | 46 | |
| Modern Language Requirement | 3-6 | |
| CAS 420 | CAS Integrative Capstone | 3 |
| Complete the following courses (or their equivalents) to demonstrate written and oral fluency: | 6 | |
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Advanced Spanish | ||
| Complete the following courses to demonstrate cultural literacy: 2 | 9 | |
| The Culture and Civilization of Spain | ||
or HSP 210 | The Culture and Civilization of Spain | |
| Latin American Cultures I | ||
or HSP 373 | Latin American Cultures I | |
| Latin American Cultures II | ||
or HSP 374 | Latin American Cultures II | |
| Complete 6 credits in courses on Spanish and Latin-American literatures: 2 | 6 | |
| Masterpieces of Spanish Literature | ||
or HSP 221 | Masterpieces of Spanish Literature | |
| Classics of Spanish-American Literature Literature | ||
or HSP 371 | Classics of Spanish-American Literature | |
| Complete 6 credits of electives from the following: 2 | 6 | |
| Literature of the Americas | ||
| Colonial Latin America | ||
| Introduction to Latin America | ||
| Introductory Spanish for Health Professions | ||
| Environmental Spanish | ||
or HSP 203 | Environmental Spanish | |
| Puerto Rican Culture | ||
or HSP 205 | Puerto Rican Culture | |
| Spanish for Business | ||
| Legal Spanish | ||
| Cuban Culture | ||
or HSP 225 | Cuban Culture | |
| Exploring Global Engagement Through Language | ||
or HSP 226 | Exploring Global Engagement Through Language | |
| Fantastic & Magic Latin American Stories | ||
or HSP 256 | Fantastic & Magic Latin American Stories | |
| Spanish for Health Professions I | ||
| Spanish for Health Professions II | ||
| Advanced Conversation | ||
| Approaches to Literary Genres | ||
| Spanish American Literature from the Conquest to 1880 | ||
| Spanish American Literature from 1880 to Present | ||
| Nineteenth-Century Literature of Spain | ||
| Culture of Spain | ||
| Spanish Drama and Poetry of the Golden Age | ||
| The Modern Spanish Short Story | ||
or HSP 351 | The Modern Spanish Short Story | |
| History of the Romance Languages | ||
or HSP 370 | History of the Romance Languages | |
| The Spanish Caribbean | ||
or HSP 376 | Spanish Caribbean | |
| Advanced Spanish Grammar | ||
or HSP 401 | Advanced Spanish Grammar | |
Students may take 3 credits from the following list of 1 credit micro-courses to count in the elective category: | ||
| Spanish Film Club | ||
or HSP 230 | Spanish Film Club | |
| Folklore of the Americas | ||
or HSP 231 | Folklore of the Americas | |
| Food and Culture in the Hispanic World | ||
or HSP 232 | Food and Culture in the Hispanic World | |
| Environmental Issues in Hispanic Countries | ||
or HSP 233 | Environmental Issues in Hispanic Countries | |
| Conversations in Spanish | ||
| Art in Spain and Latin America | ||
or HSP 235 | Art in Spain and Latin America | |
| Sports in Hispanic Countries | ||
or HSP 236 | Sports in Hispanic Countries | |
| Using Artificial Intelligence in Translation | ||
or HSP 237 | Using Artificial Intelligence in Translation | |
| A Tour of Spain's Art Museums | ||
or HSP 238 | A Tour of Spain's Art Museums | |
| Free Electives | 35-38 | |
| Total Credits | 114-120 | |
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All students must complete the University Curriculum requirements.
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Students may select other courses in consultation with their adviser and department chair approval.
Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree in Hispanic and Latin American Studies, students will demonstrate the following proficiences:
1. Oral and Written Communication: Attain a high degree of linguistic proficiency in spoken and written expression. Students will achieve reading and writing literacy as well as oral and aural ability to communicate in Spanish.
2. Critical and Creative Thinking: Re-envision new ways to think about themselves and the multifaceted world in which they live.
3. Diversity Awareness and Sensitivity: Demonstrate intercultural competency to interpret and address complex problems that require knowledge and understanding of diverse perspectives in order to work collaboratively and constructively with others. Students will acquire knowledge of the traditions as well as the ethnic and cultural backgrounds of Spanish-speaking peoples.
4. Analysis: Evaluate ideas, sources, and contexts to base arguments on evidence and reason. Students will analyze a variety of recognized works of peninsular Spanish and Latin-American literatures.
Admission Requirements: College of Arts and Sciences
The requirements for admission into the undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences programs are the same as those for admission to Quinnipiac University.
Admission to the university is competitive, and applicants are expected to present a strong college prep program in high school. Prospective first-year students are strongly encouraged to file an application as early in the senior year as possible, and arrange to have first quarter grades sent from their high school counselor as soon as they are available.
For detailed admission requirements, including required documents, please visit the Admissions page of this catalog.
Seamless Transfer Agreement with Gateway Community College (GCC), Housatonic Community College (HCC) and Norwalk Community College (NCC)
Under this Transfer Agreement, GCC, HCC and NCC graduates will be guaranteed admission into a bachelor’s degree program with third year (junior) status at Quinnipiac University on the condition that they:
- Graduate with an associate in arts, an associate in science in business, College of Technology engineering science, nursing or an allied health degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (this may be higher in specific programs).
- Satisfy all other Quinnipiac University transfer admission requirements and requirements for intended major.
Quinnipiac University agrees to accept the general education embedded in these associate degree programs in accordance with Quinnipiac preferred choices for general education as meeting all the requirements of its undergraduate general education except for the Integrative Capstone Experience and where courses are encumbered by the major (e.g., General Chemistry for the Disciplinary Inquiry Natural Science requirement for a Biochemistry major).
Suggested Transfer Curriculum for BA in Hispanic and Latin American Studies
A minimum of 60 credits is required for transfer into the BA in Hispanic and Latin American Studies program. Below is a recommended plan of study for the first two years prior to matriculation at Quinnipiac University.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| English I | 3 | |
| Elementary Spanish I | 4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| English II | 3 | |
| Elementary Spanish II | 4 | |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 13-15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | 3 | |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 59-62 | |
Quinnipiac encourages transfer students to consider studying abroad at Colegio Delibes in Salamanca, Spain, during the summer after their sophomore year. Students could take "Intensive Course A" for 4 weeks and transfer SP 301 to Quinnipiac. For more information on this study-abroad opportunity, please contact Professor Aileen Dever.
Shown below is one of many possible paths through the curriculum. Each student's individual academic plan is crafted in consultation with their academic adviser.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| Milestones: Earn 30 credits, meet with your adviser at least once a semester and have a GPA of 2.00 or higher. | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| EN 101 | Introduction to Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| FYS 101 | First-Year Seminar | 3 |
| Math course. Satisfies UC Foundational Inquiry | 3 | |
| SP 202 | Intermediate Spanish II (Based on Placement) | 3 |
| University Curriculum Disciplinary Inquiry Course | 3 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| EN 102 | Academic Writing and Research | 3 |
| SP 301 | Advanced Spanish | 3 |
| University Curriculum Disciplinary Inquiry Course | 3 | |
| University Curriculum Disciplinary Inquiry Course | 3 | |
| University Curriculum Personal Inquiry I Course | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Milestones: Earn 60 credits and a GPA of 2.00 or higher. Meet with your adviser at least once per semester to discuss academic, experiential learning, career and co-curricular opportunities. | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| HSP 210 | The Culture and Civilization of Spain (or SP 210) | 3 |
| University Curriculum Personal Inquiry I Course | 3 | |
| University Curriculum Course Natural Science and Lab | 4 | |
| University Curriculum Intercultural Course | 3 | |
| University Curriculum Personal Inquiry I Course | 3 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| HSP 221 | Masterpieces of Spanish Literature (or SP 221) | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| University Curriculum Personal Inquiry II Course | 3 | |
| University Curriculum Personal Inquiry II Course | 3 | |
| University Curriculum Personal Inquiry II Course | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Milestones: Earn 90 credits and a GPA of 2.00 or higher. Meet with your adviser at least once per semester. Participate in study abroad, complete internship or research opportunities. | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| SP 373 | Latin American Cultures I | 3 |
| Advanced Elective at 300-400 level | 3 | |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| SP 374 | Latin American Cultures II | 3 |
| Advanced Elective at 300-400 level | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Milestones: Earn 120 credits and a GPA of 2.00 or higher. Complete possible minor or double major and prepare for graduation. | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| HSP 371 | Classics of Spanish-American Literature (or SP 371) | 3 |
| Advanced Elective at 300-400 level | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CAS 420 | CAS Integrative Capstone | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |