The Spanish minor provides the opportunity to develop language proficiency while expanding knowledge of Hispanic cultures, literature, and linguistics. Many Spanish minors combine their studies with fields such as political science (pre-law), pre-med, communications, psychology, and economics. 

Minor in Spanish

The Spanish minor provides the opportunity to develop language proficiency while expanding knowledge of Hispanic cultures, literature, and linguistics. Many Spanish minors combine their studies with fields such as political science (pre-law), pre-med, communications, psychology, and economics. 

All the students are subject to the Language Other Than English Placement and Progression policies

Complete the following:

  • SPANISH 3 (US Latino Communities) or SPANISH 3H (Heritage Spanish: Latinidades en California) 
  • Six upper-division departmental Spanish courses, one of which may be in English (excluding SPANISH 150).


Residence Requirement for the Spanish Minor: At least four upper-division courses required for the minor must be completed successfully at UC Irvine. By petition, two of the four may be taken through the UC Education Abroad Program, providing course content is approved in advance by the appropriate department or committee chair.