KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS AGENDA ITEM BACKGROUND

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Background:

The Board of Regents is asked to approve a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish degree proposed by the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Studies and the Division of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy.

The planned major is composed of the following components: 1) 41 hours of required core courses, 2) 12 hours of integrative studies courses, 3) a required core of Spanish courses, 4) nine hours of advised electives in Spanish 5) three hours of required support courses, and 6) 16 hours of free electives. These components result in a 120 credit hour degree program.

We are confident that this program is well conceptualized, is supported by highly professional and experienced faculty members, and appropriately builds on the success or our existing Spanish courses. The proposal has been approved by the Faculty Senate, the Interim Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the President.

Recommendation:

APPROVAL

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