KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS AGENDA ITEM BACKGROUND

To: Board of Regents Academic Affairs CommitteeDate: January 23, 2009
From: Dr. James Chapman
Subject: Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Reason for Consideration: ApprovalEnclosure: Yes

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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) a 21 hour minor. These components result in a 128 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

Initiator:Dr. James Chapman Interim Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs
Board Action Date:January 23, 2009
Effective Date:January 23, 2009

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