Language Proficiency

Language proficiency requirements for Spanish and Portuguese graduate students

Note that all courses must be taught in the target language.

Spanish

You meet this requirement by completing HISP S105, or the equivalent, and one course at the 500-level or higher (excluding HISP S517) with a grade of B (3.0) or better.

Portuguese

You meet this requirement by completing HISP P135, or the equivalent, and one course at the P500-level or higher, with grades of B (3.0) or better.

Catalan

You meet this requirement by completing two courses at the HISP C400-level or higher with grades of B (3.0) or better.

In-depth language proficiency

You first establish proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese or Catalan by one of the methods described above. You must then pass another course at the 500-level or higher with a grade of B (3.0) or better.