Spanish, Minor




At a Glance: program details

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  • Additional Program Fee: No
  • Second Language Requirement: No
Fluency in Spanish provides a broader perspective on Spanish-speaking communities around the world. You'll be prepared for future opportunities in a changing cultural landscape.

Program Description

The minor program in Spanish provides students with an opportunity to gain proficiency in reading, speaking and writing the Spanish language. Students also gain a better understanding of the diverse cultures and regions of Spanish-speaking communities.


Program Requirements

Enrollment Requirements

GPA Requirement: 2.00

Incompatible Majors: BA in Spanish; BAE in secondary education (Spanish)

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit after the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.


Career Outlook

Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.

Graduates with a minor in Spanish have enhanced communication skills and cultural competence, giving them an advantage as they pursue careers in political analysis, education, tourism and hospitality, the military, sociology, marketing, or various other fields.

Example Careers

Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.

Education Administrators, Postsecondary


  • Growth: 3.5%
  • Median Salary*: 99940

Community Health Workers


  • Growth: 14.1%
  • Median Salary*: 46190
  Bright Outlook

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary


  • Growth: 3.9%
  • Median Salary*: 80910

Customs Brokers


  • Growth: 4.6%
  • Median Salary*: 71690
  Bright Outlook

Customs and Border Protection Officers


  • Growth: 3.3%
  • Median Salary*: 65790

Lawyers


  • Growth: 7.5%
  • Median Salary*: 135740
  Bright Outlook

Social and Community Service Managers


  • Growth: 9.1%
  • Median Salary*: 74240
  Bright Outlook

Interpreters and Translators


  • Growth: 4.3%
  • Median Salary*: 53640

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary


  • Growth: 1.4%
  • Median Salary*: 76030

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).


Global Opportunities

Global Experience

Participation in a study abroad program can enhance a student's minor experience and education.

Attend Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program description and request more information here.



Program Contact Information

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