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Hispanic Studies Major


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Requirements for the Major


A major in Hispanic Studies requires a minimum of nine courses including a senior thesis. Students in Hispanic Studies may choose to pursue one of two tracks: Studies in Hispanic Literature or Studies in Hispanic Culture. Study abroad is required.

Hispanic Literature Track


Hispanic Culture Track


Honors Requirements


As early as the first semester of the sophomore year, a student may choose to become a candidate for the Honors Program in Hispanic Studies. The Honors Program includes the normal course requirements, as stated above, as well as a two-semester thesis written in Spanish or English, in the case of a dual thesis, supervised by three faculty readers and followed by a successful thesis defense before the faculty and majors of Hispanic Studies. In order to graduate with Honors in Hispanic Studies, the candidate must have a minimum general GPA of 9.0 and a GPA of 11.0 (A-) or above in Hispanic Studies major. A senior thesis grade of at least A- is required.

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