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.