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Portuguese with Speech and Hearing Science Double Major Pathway

The Portuguese - Speech & Hearing Science (BA) Double Major at Ohio State combines two strong programs to prepare the best candidates for a variety of career opportunities, or for competitive programs at the graduate and professional level.  During completion of the undergraduate Portuguese and Speech & Hearing Science required coursework, OSU students will develop substantial language proficiency and knowledge of Spanish-speaking cultures through campus-based coursework, internships, immersion abroad experience, and local community involvement.

Professions / Advanced Degree Opportunities: The Arts & Sciences Center for Career & Professional Success provides excellent opportunities and professional resources to OSU students.

4 Year Pathway: Portuguese with SHS with Semester Term Study Abroad

Autumn Semester 1 (15-16 total hours)

ASC 1100
SHS 3320
BIO 1101 (GE NAT SCI)
MATH 1148
PORT 1103/5502

Spring Semester 1 (15 total hours)

ENG 1110 (GE) 
PORT 3401 or 3402/03
SHS 3330
HDFS 2400/SHS 3350 (GE)*
SHS 3340 (GE)

The above 4-yr pathway is just one example of how students may successfully achieve the double major. This pathway is designed based on: 

  • *recommended GE overlap
  • * PORT 3401 should be completed by the 3rd semester of the UG career to allow for flexibility in scheduling.
  • Students who bring AP/IB/CLEP GE level credit to OSU may already have credit for courses included in this 4-yr pathway.

A sincere thank you to César Santos, M.A. and Ph.D. Student in Studies of the Portuguese-speaking World for facilitating the design of this double major pathway plan.

Autumn Semester 2 (15 total hours)

PORT 3401 or 3402/03
PORT 3450* (overlap Lit/GlbalStds)
SHS 4430
SHS 4440
2nd Writing (GE)

Spring Semester 2 (15 total hours)

PORT 4xxx+ (Core-Lang&Ling)
Elective
SHS 4420
SHS 4540 
STATS 1350 (GE)

The above 4-yr pathway is just one example of how students may successfully achieve the double major. This pathway is designed based on: 

  • *recommended GE overlap
  • * PORT 3401 should be completed by the 3rd semester of the UG career to allow for flexibility in scheduling.
  • Students who bring AP/IB/CLEP GE level credit to OSU may already have credit for courses included in this 4-yr pathway.

A sincere thank you to César Santos, M.A. and Ph.D. Student in Studies of the Portuguese-speaking World for facilitating the design of this double major pathway plan.

The Department of Spanish & Portuguese highly recommends a term abroad in the 3rd academic year.

Autumn Semester 3 (15 total hours)

PORT 4xxx+ (Core-Lit&Cult)
PORT 4xxx+ (Core-Lit&Cult)
VPA/Glbal Studs (GE)
History (GE)
Elective

Spring Semester 3 (12 total hours)

PORT 4xxx+ (Core-Lit&Cult)
PORT 4xxx+ (Core-Lit&Cult)
Cultures & Ideas (GE)
Elective

The above 4-yr pathway is just one example of how students may successfully achieve the double major. This pathway is designed based on: 

  • *recommended GE overlap
  • * PORT 3401 should be completed by the 3rd semester of the UG career to allow for flexibility in scheduling.
  • Students who bring AP/IB/CLEP GE level credit to OSU may already have credit for courses included in this 4-yr pathway.

A sincere thank you to César Santos, M.A. and Ph.D. Student in Studies of the Portuguese-speaking World for facilitating the design of this double major pathway plan.

Autumn Semester 4 (15 total hours)

SHS 5605
SHS 4520
Physics or Chem (GE)
PORT 4xxx+ (Major Elective)
Social Science (GE)

Spring Semester 4 (15 total hours)

PORT 4xxx+ (Major Elective)
SHS 5732
SHS 5760
Elective
Natural Science (GE)

The above 4-yr pathway is just one example of how students may successfully achieve the double major. This pathway is designed based on: 

  • *recommended GE overlap
  • * PORT 3401 should be completed by the 3rd semester of the UG career to allow for flexibility in scheduling.
  • Students who bring AP/IB/CLEP GE level credit to OSU may already have credit for courses included in this 4-yr pathway.

A sincere thank you to César Santos, M.A. and Ph.D. Student in Studies of the Portuguese-speaking World for facilitating the design of this double major pathway plan.