About this Program

Old Dominion University offers a Minor in Spanish. Spanish is the third most spoken language in the world, the first in the Americas, and the second in the USA. At a global and national level, cultural and language proficiency in Spanish has become an indispensable strength in many professional fields. Whether you are interested in the impact of global warming and rising sea levels, in national and international social issues, business entrepreneurship, health, law, social sciences, engineering, U.S. government, or education, a Spanish minor is a great way to strengthen your CV and improve your national and international career prospects when paired with a B.A or B.S degree.


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World Languages & Studies

Program Highlights

  • Knowledgeable instructors with expertise in Hispanic culture and language

  • Course methodology focused on language proficiency and intercultural communication

  • Improve your language skills through class projects, language clubs, and cultural events

  • Opportunities to work abroad in Spain for the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport (includes medical insurance and a stipend for living costs) for a full academic year, typically from October 1 through May 1 the following year, as a Language and Culture Assistant supporting English teachers

  • Study abroad grants

  • Students have access to the Language Learning Center as a resource

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Spanish at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿?
Students entering the Minor program in Spanish should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.

  • Students must complete 15 hours of 300/400-level courses in the language and earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in the upper-level courses specified as a requirement for the minor. Lower-level courses and prerequisite courses do not count toward the grade point average required for the minor. Only one SPAN course taught in English may be applied toward the minor.

  • At least six hours of upper-level courses must be taken through courses offered by Old Dominion University.

  • To declare a minor the student must have completed  and the 202 course in the language.

Transfer

ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...

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Cost

Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ tuition and fees page. 

Active Duty Military Rate
$250 / Cost Per-Credit
Virginia Resident
$281 / Cost Per-Credit
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
$453 / Cost Per-Credit
Non-Resident
$972 / Cost Per-Credit

Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿. For more information visit University Student Financial Aid.

Contact

Luis Guadano
Associate Professor
757-683-5741

4018 BATTEN ARTS & LETTERS
NORFOLK, VA 23529

Contact

Undergraduate Admissions

757-683-3685 office
757-683-3255 fax
Contact

International Admissions

757-683-3701 office
757-683-3651 fax

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