The department of modern and classical languages (MCL) has established an accelerated pathway for the completion of a Spanish minor. MCL recognizes that many students have acquired proficiency in Spanish as a result of previous exposure to and experience with the language.

Who is eligible?

Learners from the following groups may be eligible for the accelerated pathway, pending verification of their language proficiency:

• Heritage speakers — Students raised in Spanish-speaking households who completed secondary education in the United States.
• Native speakers — Students who completed secondary education in countries where Spanish is the primary language.
• Other speakers with advanced proficiency — Students who have developed high degrees of functional language ability because of intensive study or long-term residency in Spanish-speaking countries.

How to apply

Visit the accelerated pathway page to find out more information about the program. Students interested in pursuing the accelerated pathway should call the MCL office at (417) 836-5122 and request an appointment with the department head for an eligibility assessment.