Build real working proficiency in Spanish — speak, read, and write — and add a credential that matters across healthcare, education, business, criminal justice, and social work.
Why add a Spanish Minor at Shawnee State
Seven courses, 21 credits — a substantial credential that builds working proficiency rather than just an introduction.
Curriculum balances language development (elementary, intermediate, composition and conversation) with literature and culture (Literature of the Americas; Hispanic Women Contemporary Film and Literature).
Small classes mean direct practice, real conversation, and faculty mentorship.
A practical edge in healthcare, education, business, criminal justice, international studies, and social work.
What you'll study
The minor is 21 credit hours and assumes you'll work through first-year Spanish to advanced conversation, plus two literature-and-culture courses. A grade of C or better is required in every course.
- SPAN 1111 Elementary Spanish 1
- SPAN 1112 Elementary Spanish 2
- SPAN 2211 Intermediate Spanish 1
- SPAN 2212 Intermediate Spanish 2
- SPAN 3311 Composition and Conversation
- ENGL 3340 Literature of the Americas
- ENGL 3377 Hispanic Women Contemporary Film and Literature
View the full curriculum and sample schedule in the Academic Catalog
Who should consider this minor
- Health sciences, nursing, and social work students who'll work with Spanish-speaking patients and families
- Education students preparing to teach in bilingual or multilingual classrooms
- Criminal justice and law-enforcement-bound students working in diverse communities
- Business, marketing, and international studies students who want to work across cultures
Tuition and Financial Aid
SSU offers affordable tuition rates with the Shawnee Advantage Tuition Guarantee ensuring that your tuition, room, meal plan, and general fees remain consistent for four years.
To support students financially, Shawnee State provides a variety of scholarship opportunities:
- Merit-Based Scholarships: Awards ranging from $2,000 to full tuition are available based on academic achievements, such as GPA and standardized test scores.
- Choose Ohio First Scholarships: Specifically for Ohio residents pursuing degrees in high-demand fields like Medical Laboratory Technology, these scholarships offer awards from $1,500 up to full tuition.
- Pell-Eligible Free Tuition Program: Students from select Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky counties who qualify for federal Pell Grants may be eligible for free tuition.
For detailed information on tuition rates and to explore all scholarship opportunities, please visit the Tuition & Fees and Scholarships pages.
We encourage you to contact your advisor, the Bursar’s Office, or the Financial Aid Office for details about your personal tuition or billing statement.
Contact Information
Ann Linden
Title: Department Chair
Area: Department of English & Humanities
Phone: (740) 351-3300
Email: alinden@shawnee.edu