Spanish Minor Planning

Step 1
1. Do you have experience with speaking Spanish?

YES

Great! Let's find out how much credit you have earned.

Proceed to Step 2

NO

You don't need prior experience in Spanish to enroll in the minor program. We can help you get started.

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Step 2
2. If you answered yes, did you take a test to earn college credit?

YES

There are several tests offered, and the higher your score the more credit you can earn. Which test did you take?

AP
IB
CLEP

NO

If you did not take either the AP, IB or CLEP tests, but have another type of credit, skip to step 3.

Proceed to step 3

AP exam

A. Have you received and sent your scores to the University of Arizona?

This is a key first step. Be sure to send your scores so that we can get you the proper credit.

B. Which AP exam or exams did you take?

There are two AP exams in Spanish: Spanish Language & Culture and Spanish Literature. Students can take one or both of these tests. Open the AP tab below for the test or combination of tests that you took.

If you took the Spanish Language & Culture exam, check the chart to see how much credit you can receive for your score:

5	SPAN 201, 202, 251 & 325; Satisfies second language requirement for all students	14 units
4	SPAN 201, 202, & 251; Satisfies second language requirement for all students	11 units
3	SPAN 201 & 202; Satisfies second language requirement for all students	8 units

If you took the Spanish Literature exam, check the chart to see how much credit you can receive for your score:

5	SPAN 201, 202, 251 & 325; Satisfies second language requirement for all students	14 units
4	SPAN 201, 202, & 251; Satisfies second language requirement for all students	11 units
3	SPAN 201 & 202; Satisfies second language requirement for all students	8 units

If you took BOTH Spanish Language & Culture AND Spanish Literature, check the chart to see how much credit you can receive for your score:

If you earn a 5 in both language and literaure	SPAN 201, 202, 251, 325, 350 & 3 units of upper-division literature; Satisfies second language requirement for all students	20 units
If you earn any combination of 4 and 5 on two Spanish exams	SPAN 201, 202, 251, 325, & 350; Satisfies second language requirement for all students	17 units
If you earn a 4 in both language and literature	SPAN 201, 202, 251, & 325; Satisfies second language requirement for all students	14 units
If you earn a 3 in both language and literature or any combination of 4 and 3 on two Spanish exams	SPAN 201, 202, & 251; Satisfies second language requirement for all students	11 units

IB exam

A. Have you received and sent your scores to the University of Arizona?

This is a key first step. Be sure to send your scores so that we can get you the proper credit.

B. Which IB exam did you take?

There are two IB exams in Spanish:

IB Spanish SL Exam
IB Spanish HL Exam

Open the tab below to find the credit earned for the test that you took.

If you took the IB Spanish HL Exam, check the chart to see how much credit you can receive for your score:

7	SPAN 101, 102, 201 & 202; Satisfies second language requirement for all students	16 units
6	SPAN 101, 102, & 201; Satisfies second language requirement for non-BA students	12 units
5	SPAN 101 & 102; Satisfies second language requirement for non-BA students	8 units
4	SPAN 101	4 units

Unfortunately, there is no credit earned with the IB Spanish SL Exam.

CLEP exam

A. Have you received and sent your scores to the University of Arizona?

This is a key first step. Be sure to send your scores so that we can get you the proper credit.

B. What was your score?

Open the tab below and check the chart to find the credit earned.

If you took the CLEP exam, check the chart to see how much credit you can receive for your score:

68	SPAN 101, 102, 201 & 202; Satisfies second language requirement for all students	16 units
66	SPAN 101, 102, & 201; Satisfies second language requirement for non-BA students	12 units
55	SPAN 101 & 102; Satisfies second language requirement for non-BA students	8 units
50	SPAN 101	4 units

Step 3
Do you have transfer credit from another college or university?

YES

You can get credit for equivalent courses that you have taken at another University. Please contact an advisor from the Spanish department who can guide you on your next steps.

Contact an advisor

NO

If you do not have transfer credit, but still have Spanish experience, skip to step 4.

Proceed to step 4

Step 4
What if you have not taken the AP, IB, or CLEP tests and do not have transfer credit, but you still have experience in Spanish?

Have you taken the Spanish Placement/Proficiency exam at the University of Arizona?

YES

Great! You have your test results already. Proceed to Step 5 for one last question.

Proceed to Step 5

NO

Please take the exam and resubmit a Spanish minor form once you have your Spanish placement.

Take the Spanish Placement/Proficiency exam

I DON'T KNOW

An advisor from the Spanish Department will contact you.

Step 5
Do you identify as a Spanish Heritage Learner?

Heritage learners of Spanish are students who have been exposed to Spanish in their homes or communities from a young age. As a consequence of that early exposure, they can understand and/or speak the language and have a personal connection to it. The Spanish for Heritage Learners program at the University of Arizona offers classes for every level, from beginning to advanced.

YES

If you identify as a Spanish Heritage Learner, please contact an advisor and they can assist you further.

Contact an advisor

NO

What placement did you receive on your exam?