Spanish, Minor
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Program Overview
Learning another language is one of the most valuable skills you will ever possess. As a minor in Spanish, you will increase your knowledge and understanding of Spanish culture and literature. This program will also complement your chosen major with international perspectives.
Minor Details
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2024–25 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
Minor Requirements (15 Credits)
A minimum of 15 credits in advanced courses selected from Spanish 1030 and above.
It is recommended that the students meet with a department adviser to plan a coherent program of study.
Students might choose a sequence of courses constituting a general survey of:
- Peninsular and/or Latin American literature;
- translation studies;
- Hispanic linguistics; or
- Spanish for business
All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
A minimum of nine credits must be completed at Brooklyn College.
The department chair, with the approval of the department’s curriculum committee, may allow substitutions for one or more of the requirements consistent with the educational goals of the program.
The Support You’ll Find
Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in Modern Languages and Literatures offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.