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Bachelor of Arts in Spanish for the Professions

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Did you know that you can leverage your strong Spanish skills to earn your MBA with only one additional year on campus? Learn more about how Caldwell’s five-year B.A./MBA program can elevate your earning potential after graduation.

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Caldwell University’s B.A. in Spanish for the Professions is designed to give students the comprehensive knowledge and skills needed in the helping professions, public policy, or business. By combining language and cultural/policy courses, our students become well-prepared to succeed in these fields. The major consists of three tracks, each with the same language component. A senior-year internship will serve as the Outcomes Assessment.

Caldwell University offers small class sizes with experienced faculty who are committed to your success. We provide a student-centered experience that is both challenging and approachable, with opportunities to study abroad. Our unique Dominican heritage is evident in our courses as we seek the “truth” through fact-finding, dialogue, and engagement. Our students can select from one of four tracks: Public Policy, Business, Helping Professions, and Pre-Law.

The skills that students acquire in our Spanish for the Professions program are easily applicable to many fields in the modern workplace. In a globalized, multilingual world, being able to speak another language gives our majors an advantage in a competitive marketplace. Our graduates have careers in business, education, translation, cultural organizations, healthcare, law enforcement, social services, tourism, and communications.

Helping Professions Track

Courses

B.A. in Spanish For the Professions: Helping Professions Track (42 credits)

Language courses (21 credits):

Translation

Course Code : SP 312

Course Description :

This class is an introduction to the art of translation. Students will read various texts on existing theories, while also undertaking different translation projects. While the class discussion will be mainly in Spanish, some of the readings are in English. Successful students are those who have done really well in English as well as Spanish classes.

Credit : 3

    x

    SP 312

    Translation
    3
    Advanced Spanish Grammar I

    Course Code : SP 321

    Course Description :

    This course offers the intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish a review of Spanish grammar. The grammatical explanations are followed by a series of exercises for the student to practice the concepts learned. Students work in groups, analyze texts and make class presentations. Authentic documents are used to motivate students in their effort to become proficient in Spanish.

    Credit : 3

    Prerequisites :

    SP112, SP202, SP322, SP329

      x

      SP 321

      Advanced Spanish Grammar I
      3
      Spanish Conversation and Composition I

      Course Code : SP 325

      Course Description :

      Develops conversation skills through readings and assigned topics, pronunciation, correct expression and sentence structure.

      Credit : 3

      Prerequisites :

      SP112, SP321, SP202, SP322

        x

        SP 325

        Spanish Conversation and Composition I
        3
        Hispanic Civilization I

        Course Code : SP 329

        Course Description :

        Studies the cultural history and geography of Spain through the 21st century.

        Credit : 3

        Prerequisites :

        SP322, SP326, SP330, SP321, SP325, SP202

          x

          SP 329

          Hispanic Civilization I
          3
          Hispanic Civilization II

          Course Code : SP 330

          Course Description :

          Explores cultural history and geography of Spanish-speaking Latin America. 

          Credit : 3

          Prerequisites :

          SP326, SP321, SP315, SP202, SP112, SP329

            x

            SP 330

            Hispanic Civilization II
            3

            Take two 300-400 level Spanish Courses

            Helping Professions courses (21 credits):

            Interpersonal Relations

            Course Code : PS 261

            Course Group(s) : Psychology 200 Level Courses, Psychology Cluster 2

            Course Description :

            Provides an experiential seminar in group dynamics and interpersonal effectiveness. Sensitivity training techniques will be used to illustrate and to discuss skills in communication, listening, and confrontation in social and business situations. The aim is to foster win/win situations. Group interaction exercises and discussions will be used to enhance these skills.

            Credit : 3

              x

              PS 261

              Interpersonal Relations
              3
              Counseling Psychology

              Course Code : PS 313

              Course Group(s) : Psychology 300 Level Courses

              Course Description :

              Examines counseling theories and the counseling relationship. The course also includes family and group counseling and career counseling

              Credit : 3

                x

                PS 313

                Counseling Psychology
                3
                Cross-Cultural Psychology

                Course Code : PS 318

                Course Group(s) : Psychology 300 Level Courses, Psychology Cluster 2

                Course Description :

                Examines cross-cultural influences in understanding psychology. Course emphasizes the interplay of individual, ethnic, and cultural factors in psychosocial growth and well-being, cross-cultural and cross-ethnic communication, and counseling and psychotherapeutic interactions.

                Credit : 3

                  x

                  PS 318

                  Cross-Cultural Psychology
                  3
                  Sociology of Marriage and the Family

                  Course Code : SO 330

                  Course Description :

                  Examines American dating, marriage, and family patterns with emphasis on the family life cycle, parenting and family disorganization.

                  Credit : 3

                    x

                    SO 330

                    Sociology of Marriage and the Family
                    3
                    Sociology of Racial and Cultural Groups

                    Course Code : SO 323

                    Course Description :

                    Involves the study of the history of ethnic, cultural and religious subgroups in present day societies; inter-group relations as they are influenced by competition, conflict and prejudice; the significance of these relationships to the structure of society.

                    Credit : 3

                      x

                      SO 323

                      Sociology of Racial and Cultural Groups
                      3
                      Seminar: Topics in Anthropology, Sociology, and Criminal Justice

                      Course Code : SO 410a

                      Course Description :

                      Involves intensive study and exploration of rotating topics in the fields of anthropology, sociology, and/or criminal justice. These topics will focus on timely social issues, specialized content areas, and/or methods of social research. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required.

                      Credit : 3

                        x

                        SO 410a

                        Seminar: Topics in Anthropology, Sociology, and Criminal Justice
                        3
                        Field Internship (Outcomes Assessment)

                        Course Code : LA 487

                          x

                          LA 487

                          Field Internship (Outcomes Assessment)

                          Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.

                          Total Credits 120

                          Public Policy Track

                          Courses

                          B.A. in Spanish For the Professions: Public Policy Track (42 credits)

                          Language courses (21 credits):

                          Translation

                          Course Code : SP 312

                          Course Description :

                          This class is an introduction to the art of translation. Students will read various texts on existing theories, while also undertaking different translation projects. While the class discussion will be mainly in Spanish, some of the readings are in English. Successful students are those who have done really well in English as well as Spanish classes.

                          Credit : 3

                            x

                            SP 312

                            Translation
                            3
                            Advanced Spanish Grammar I

                            Course Code : SP 321

                            Course Description :

                            This course offers the intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish a review of Spanish grammar. The grammatical explanations are followed by a series of exercises for the student to practice the concepts learned. Students work in groups, analyze texts and make class presentations. Authentic documents are used to motivate students in their effort to become proficient in Spanish.

                            Credit : 3

                            Prerequisites :

                            SP112, SP202, SP322, SP329

                              x

                              SP 321

                              Advanced Spanish Grammar I
                              3
                              Spanish Conversation and Composition I

                              Course Code : SP 325

                              Course Description :

                              Develops conversation skills through readings and assigned topics, pronunciation, correct expression and sentence structure.

                              Credit : 3

                              Prerequisites :

                              SP112, SP321, SP202, SP322

                                x

                                SP 325

                                Spanish Conversation and Composition I
                                3
                                Hispanic Civilization I

                                Course Code : SP 329

                                Course Description :

                                Studies the cultural history and geography of Spain through the 21st century.

                                Credit : 3

                                Prerequisites :

                                SP322, SP326, SP330, SP321, SP325, SP202

                                  x

                                  SP 329

                                  Hispanic Civilization I
                                  3
                                  Hispanic Civilization II

                                  Course Code : SP 330

                                  Course Description :

                                  Explores cultural history and geography of Spanish-speaking Latin America. 

                                  Credit : 3

                                  Prerequisites :

                                  SP326, SP321, SP315, SP202, SP112, SP329

                                    x

                                    SP 330

                                    Hispanic Civilization II
                                    3

                                    Take two 300-400 level Spanish Courses

                                    Public Policy courses (21 credits):

                                    American Government

                                    Course Code : PO 225

                                    Course Description :

                                    Focuses on the structure and power of the national government and major problems of national policy.

                                    Credit : 3

                                      x

                                      PO 225

                                      American Government
                                      3
                                      State and Local Government

                                      Course Code : PO 230

                                      Course Description :

                                      Analyzes structures, functions and powers of state and local institutions and explores their inter-relationships within the federal system.

                                      Credit : 3

                                        x

                                        PO 230

                                        State and Local Government
                                        3
                                        Introduction to Public Administration

                                        Course Code : PO 372

                                        Course Description :

                                        Studies government administration, management and organization. Analyzes bureaucratic policy making, public budgeting and the impact of pressure groups.

                                        Credit : 3

                                          x

                                          PO 372

                                          Introduction to Public Administration
                                          3
                                          Public Policy

                                          Course Code : PO 375

                                          Course Description :

                                          Focuses on the cycle of public policy-making in the domestic context, from conceptualization of a problem through implementation and evaluation. Examines and analyzes contemporary domestic issues and policy approaches to them.

                                          Credit : 3

                                            x

                                            PO 375

                                            Public Policy
                                            3
                                            Social Change

                                            Course Code : SO 224

                                            Course Description :

                                            Reviews and critiques classical and contemporary perspectives and research with an interest in a critical examination of theories and mechanisms related to collective behavior, mass movements, modernization and social revolution.

                                            Credit : 3

                                              x

                                              SO 224

                                              Social Change
                                              3
                                              Sociology of Poverty

                                              Course Code : SO 231

                                              Course Description :

                                              Investigates poverty as a product of a complex social system and theories and strategies for its alleviation.

                                              Credit : 3

                                                x

                                                SO 231

                                                Sociology of Poverty
                                                3
                                                Field Internship (Outcomes Assessment)

                                                Course Code : LA 487

                                                  x

                                                  LA 487

                                                  Field Internship (Outcomes Assessment)

                                                  Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.

                                                  Total Credits 120

                                                  Business Track

                                                  Courses

                                                  B.A. in Spanish For the Professions: Business Track

                                                  Contemporary Business

                                                  Course Code : BU 105

                                                  Course Description :

                                                  Surveys the various fields of business. The student will be introduced to the different forms of business ownership, managerial skills, marketing principles, accounting, financial analysis, computer terminology, money and banking, business law and international trade.

                                                  Credit : 3 – 3

                                                    x

                                                    BU 105

                                                    Contemporary Business
                                                    3
                                                    Business Communications
                                                    Available Online

                                                    Course Code : BU 110

                                                    Course Group(s) : GE DIV

                                                    Active Term : Fall

                                                    Course Description :

                                                    Emphasizes models of management-oriented modern business communications in the digital age: letters, reports, memoranda, emails, blogs and digital résumés. Develops oral communication skills: interviews, presentations, listening techniques. Includes use of computer lab and relevant presentation, writing and report generating technologies.

                                                    Credit : 3

                                                    Prerequisites :

                                                    CS 115, CS 125, or CS 195

                                                      x

                                                      BU 110

                                                      Business Communications
                                                      3
                                                      Introduction to International Business

                                                      Course Code : BU 208

                                                      Course Description :

                                                      Analyzes the economic, cultural, political, and legal context in which International Business is conducted. It reviews the major factors linked to the development of International Business. The course considers globalization, the economic and political aspects of trade, how countries differ, the global monetary system and foreign exchange.

                                                      Credit : 3

                                                      Prerequisites :

                                                      BU105

                                                        x

                                                        BU 208

                                                        Introduction to International Business
                                                        3
                                                        Introduction to Statistics

                                                        Course Code : BU 305

                                                        Course Description :

                                                        Studies the collection, classification, presentation, and analysis of statistical data with an emphasis on business applications.

                                                        Credit : 3

                                                        Prerequisites :

                                                        CS 219

                                                          x

                                                          BU 305

                                                          Introduction to Statistics
                                                          3
                                                          Business Spreadsheet Applications

                                                          Course Code : CS 219

                                                          Course Description :

                                                          This course emphasizes analysis and solutions to contemporary business problems through the use of the current version of Microsoft Excel. Students are introduced to business decision modeling processes to strengthen logical reasoning and analytical skills. Microsoft Excel is used as the basis for managerial decision support through analysis of contemporary business case problems. Students apply the appropriate functions and features of Microsoft Excel to solve business cases. The course also emphasizes oral presentation and written reports on business processes used in case solutions to further strengthen students’ communication skills.

                                                          Credit : 3

                                                          Prerequisites :

                                                          CS 115, CS 125, or CS 195 AND MA 130 or higher

                                                            x

                                                            CS 219

                                                            Business Spreadsheet Applications
                                                            3
                                                            Field Internship (Outcomes Assessment)

                                                            Course Code : LA 487

                                                              x

                                                              LA 487

                                                              Field Internship (Outcomes Assessment)

                                                              Language Courses:

                                                              Translation

                                                              Course Code : SP 312

                                                              Course Description :

                                                              This class is an introduction to the art of translation. Students will read various texts on existing theories, while also undertaking different translation projects. While the class discussion will be mainly in Spanish, some of the readings are in English. Successful students are those who have done really well in English as well as Spanish classes.

                                                              Credit : 3

                                                                x

                                                                SP 312

                                                                Translation
                                                                3
                                                                Advanced Spanish Grammar I

                                                                Course Code : SP 321

                                                                Course Description :

                                                                This course offers the intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish a review of Spanish grammar. The grammatical explanations are followed by a series of exercises for the student to practice the concepts learned. Students work in groups, analyze texts and make class presentations. Authentic documents are used to motivate students in their effort to become proficient in Spanish.

                                                                Credit : 3

                                                                Prerequisites :

                                                                SP112, SP202, SP322, SP329

                                                                  x

                                                                  SP 321

                                                                  Advanced Spanish Grammar I
                                                                  3
                                                                  Spanish Conversation and Composition I

                                                                  Course Code : SP 325

                                                                  Course Description :

                                                                  Develops conversation skills through readings and assigned topics, pronunciation, correct expression and sentence structure.

                                                                  Credit : 3

                                                                  Prerequisites :

                                                                  SP112, SP321, SP202, SP322

                                                                    x

                                                                    SP 325

                                                                    Spanish Conversation and Composition I
                                                                    3
                                                                    Hispanic Civilization I

                                                                    Course Code : SP 329

                                                                    Course Description :

                                                                    Studies the cultural history and geography of Spain through the 21st century.

                                                                    Credit : 3

                                                                    Prerequisites :

                                                                    SP322, SP326, SP330, SP321, SP325, SP202

                                                                      x

                                                                      SP 329

                                                                      Hispanic Civilization I
                                                                      3
                                                                      Hispanic Civilization II

                                                                      Course Code : SP 330

                                                                      Course Description :

                                                                      Explores cultural history and geography of Spanish-speaking Latin America. 

                                                                      Credit : 3

                                                                      Prerequisites :

                                                                      SP326, SP321, SP315, SP202, SP112, SP329

                                                                        x

                                                                        SP 330

                                                                        Hispanic Civilization II
                                                                        3

                                                                        One of the following:

                                                                        International Marketing

                                                                        Course Code : BU 327

                                                                        Course Description :

                                                                        Examines the development of marketing strategy by the multinational firm in foreign countries. Marketing strategy is developed while addressing the business environmental elements of economics, politics, law, society, culture, competitions and scarce resources.

                                                                        Credit : 3

                                                                        Prerequisites :

                                                                        BU 208 AND BU 221

                                                                          x

                                                                          BU 327

                                                                          International Marketing
                                                                          3
                                                                          International Business Management

                                                                          Course Code : BU 375

                                                                          Course Description :

                                                                          Presents a framework for the analysis of international business problems. The course defines the nature of international, multi-national and trans-national companies. It examines the evolution of these types of enterprises, and develops a model of a multi-national firm in a dynamic, global setting. It provides a bridge among the disciplines of Economics, Sociology, Political Science and International Business.

                                                                          Credit : 3

                                                                          Prerequisites :

                                                                          BU208

                                                                            x

                                                                            BU 375

                                                                            International Business Management
                                                                            3
                                                                            International Travel Experience

                                                                            Course Code : BU 491

                                                                            Course Description :

                                                                            Offers qualified students the opportunity to travel to international destinations. Locations will include a business enriching experience along with a supportive academic assignment. School of Business and Computer Science Approval.

                                                                            Credit : 3

                                                                              x

                                                                              BU 491

                                                                              International Travel Experience
                                                                              3

                                                                              Take two 300-400 level Spanish Courses

                                                                              Total Credits 120

                                                                              Pre-Law Track

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