Spanish & Psychology
The Psychology - Spanish Double Major at Ohio State combines two strong programs, one in the Humanities (Spanish) and the other in Social and Behavioral Sciences (Psychology), to prepare the best candidates for competitive programs at the graduate and professional level in Bilingual Clinical Psychology or Psychiatry. During completion of the undergraduate Spanish and Psychology double major required coursework, OSU students will develop substantial language proficiency and knowledge of Spanish-speaking cultures through campus-based coursework, immersion abroad experience, and local community involvement.
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese provides these valuable learning opportunities to undergraduates through collaboration with OSU partners, such as the Office of International Affairs, the Center for Languages, Literatures and Cultures (CLLC), the Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS), as well as with Central Ohio-based community partners. Our department actively promotes these opportunities through Facebook and Twitter, as well as through postings on the Spanish & Portuguese Events web calendar.
4 Year Pathway: Spanish & Psychology (B.A.) with Summer Term Study Abroad
First year
The following 4-yr pathway is just one example of how students may successfully achieve the double major. This pathway is designed based on:
1) The addition of summer study abroad after completion of Spanish 3450
2) Placement into Spanish 1103 through MultiCAT, AP/IB/CCP or CLEP placement testing measures
Each student’s four-year plan will vary depending upon AP/IB/CCP/CLEP GE level credit, summer classes, study abroad plans, etc. Consult with your academic advisor to determine what overlap is permitted for your program.
Fall Semester 1 (15 credit hours)
Spanish 1103
Psych 1100 (pre-major requirement and fulfills GE: Social and Behavior Sciences)
College Survey 1100
GE: Launch Seminar
GE: Writing & Information Literacy
GE: Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning or Data Analysis
Spring Semester 1 (15 credit hours)
Spanish 2202
Psych 2220(H)
Psych 2300
GE: Literary, Visual and Performing Arts
GE: Historical and Cultural Studies
Second year
The following 4-yr pathway is just one example of how students may successfully achieve the double major. This pathway is designed based on:
1) The addition of summer study abroad after completion of Spanish 3450
2) Placement into Spanish 1103 through MultiCAT, AP/IB/CCP or CLEP placement testing measures
Each student’s four-year plan will vary depending upon AP/IB/CCP/CLEP GE level credit, summer classes, study abroad plans, etc. Consult with your academic advisor to determine what overlap is permitted for your program.
Fall Semester 2 (16 credit hours)
Spanish 3401
Spanish 3403
Psychology 3313(H) or 3513 (Core A)
Psychology 3302 or 3310(H) or 3312 (Core B)
GE: Natural Sciences (3 credit course with 1 hour lab)
Spring Semester 2 (16 credit hours)
Spanish 3450 (H)
Psychology 3331(H) or 3335 or 3340(H) or 3530 or 3550(H) or 3551(H) (Core C)
Psychology 2367.01 or 3325(H) or 3375 (Core D)
GE: Race, Ethnicity and Gender Diversity
GE: Citizenship for a Diverse and Just World
Summer 2 Study Abroad (may also be completed in Summer 3) (6 credit hours)
Spanish 4XXX+ (Concentration)
Spanish 4XXX+ (Concentration)
Third year
The following 4-yr pathway is just one example of how students may successfully achieve the double major. This pathway is designed based on:
1) The addition of summer study abroad after completion of Spanish 3450
2) Placement into Spanish 1103 through MultiCAT, AP/IB/CCP or CLEP placement testing measures
Each student’s four-year plan will vary depending upon AP/IB/CCP/CLEP GE level credit, summer classes, study abroad plans, etc. Consult with your academic advisor to determine what overlap is permitted for your program.
Fall Semester 3 (13 credit hours)
Spanish 3404
Spanish 4XXX (Diversification)
Psychology 4XXX or 5XXX (Sequenced Advanced Course Requirement
GE: Second theme
Spring Semester 3 (15 credit hours)
Spanish 4XXX (Concentration)
Spanish 4XXX (Diversification)
Psychology 4XXX or 5XXX (Advanced)
Psychology Elective
Psychology Elective
Fourth year
The following 4-yr pathway is just one example of how students may successfully achieve the double major. This pathway is designed based on:
1) The addition of summer study abroad after completion of Spanish 3450
2) Placement into Spanish 1103 through MultiCAT, AP/IB/CCP or CLEP placement testing measures
Each student’s four-year plan will vary depending upon AP/IB/CCP/CLEP GE level credit, summer classes, study abroad plans, etc. Consult with your academic advisor to determine what overlap is permitted for your program.
Fall Semester 4 (13 credit hours)
Spanish 56XX Seminar
Psychology Elective
Psychology 4510 or 4520 (Elective and Advanced Writing to fulfill embedded literacy requirement; also fulfills sequenced advanced course)
GE: Reflection Seminar
Free Elective
Spring Semester 4
Spanish 4XXX (Elective)
Free Elective
Free Elective
Free Elective
4 Year Pathway: Spanish & Psychology (B.A.) with Semester Term Study Abroad
First year
The following 4-yr pathway is just one example of how students may successfully achieve the double major. This pathway is designed based on:
1) Study abroad in spring of the third year, after completion of Spanish 3450
2) Placement into Spanish 1103 through MultiCAT, AP/IB/CCP or CLEP placement testing measures
3) Suggested overlap from the Spanish Major into the GE sections for Literature and Visual & Performing Arts (others may be eligible for overlap into the GE courses sections)
Each student’s four-year plan will vary depending upon AP/IB/CCP/CLEP GE level credit, summer classes, study abroad plans, etc. Consult with your academic advisor to determine what overlap is permitted for your program.
Fall Semester 1
Spanish 1103
Psych 1100/H (GE Social Science, Soc Diversity)
College Survey
GE: Launch Seminar
GE: Writing & Related Skills: Level 1
GE: Quantitative & Logical Skills
Spring Semester 1
Spanish 2202
Psych 2300 (C- or better)
Psych 3331/H (or other Core C)
Psych 2367.02 (or other Writing & Related Skills: Level 2)
GE: Historical Study
Second year
The following 4-yr pathway is just one example of how students may successfully achieve the double major. This pathway is designed based on:
1) Study abroad in spring of the third year, after completion of Spanish 3450
2) Placement into Spanish 1103 through MultiCAT, AP/IB/CCP or CLEP placement testing measures
3) Suggested overlap from the Spanish Major into the GE sections for Literature and Visual & Performing Arts (others may be eligible for overlap into the GE courses sections)
Each student’s four-year plan will vary depending upon AP/IB/CCP/CLEP GE level credit, summer classes, study abroad plans, etc. Consult with your academic advisor to determine what overlap is permitted for your program.
Fall Semester 2
Spanish 3401
Spanish 3403
Psych 2220/H (C- or better, GE Data Analysis)
Psych 3325/H or 3375 (Core D)
GE: Natural Science
Spring Semester 2
Spanish 3450
Psych 3313/H or 3513 (Core A)
Psych 4508 (or another Advanced course)
GE: Natural Science
GE: Social Science
Third year
The following 4-yr pathway is just one example of how students may successfully achieve the double major. This pathway is designed based on:
1) Study abroad in spring of the third year, after completion of Spanish 3450
2) Placement into Spanish 1103 through MultiCAT, AP/IB/CCP or CLEP placement testing measures
3) Suggested overlap from the Spanish Major into the GE sections for Literature and Visual & Performing Arts (others may be eligible for overlap into the GE courses sections)
Each student’s four-year plan will vary depending upon AP/IB/CCP/CLEP GE level credit, summer classes, study abroad plans, etc. Consult with your academic advisor to determine what overlap is permitted for your program.
Fall Semester 3
Spanish 3404
Spanish 4XXX+ (Diversification)
Psych 3312 or 3310/H or 3302 (Core B)
Psych 4475 (Sequenced / Advanced course)
GE: Cultures and Ideas or Historical Study
Spring Semester 3 Study Abroad
Spanish 4XXX+ (Concentration)
Spanish 4XXX+ (Concentration)
Spanish 4XXX+ (Concentration, Suggested Overlap: GE Visual & Performing Arts / Global Studies))
Spanish 4XXX+ (Elective)
Fourth year
The following 4-yr pathway is just one example of how students may successfully achieve the double major. This pathway is designed based on:
1) Study abroad in spring of the third year, after completion of Spanish 3450
2) Placement into Spanish 1103 through MultiCAT, AP/IB/CCP or CLEP placement testing measures
3) Suggested overlap from the Spanish Major into the GE sections for Literature and Visual & Performing Arts (others may be eligible for overlap into the GE courses sections)
Each student’s four-year plan will vary depending upon AP/IB/CCP/CLEP GE level credit, summer classes, study abroad plans, etc. Consult with your academic advisor to determine what overlap is permitted for your program.
Fall Semester 4
Advanced or Elective Psych course
Advanced or Elective Psych course
Spanish 56XX Seminar
GE: Natural Science
GE: Open Option/Global Studies
Spring Semester 4
Spanish 4XXX+ (Diversification)
Advanced or Elective Psych course
Advanced or Elective Psych course
GE Open Option / Global Studies
4 Year Pathway: Spanish & Psychology (B.A.) with Year Term Study Abroad
First year
The following 4-yr pathway is just one example of how students may successfully achieve the double major. This pathway is designed based on:
1) Study abroad in spring of the third year, after completion of Spanish 3450
2) Placement into Spanish 1103 through MultiCAT, AP/IB/CCP or CLEP placement testing measures
3) Suggested overlap from the Spanish Major into the GE sections for Literature and Visual & Performing Arts (others may be eligible for overlap into the GE courses sections)
Each student’s four-year plan will vary depending upon AP/IB/CCP/CLEP GE level credit, summer classes, study abroad plans, etc. Consult with your academic advisor to determine what overlap is permitted for your program.
Fall Semester 1
Spanish 1103
Psych 1100/H (GE Social Science, Social Diversity)
College Survey
GE: Launch Seminar
GE: Writing & Related Skills: Level 1
GE: Quantitative & Logical Skills
Spring Semester 1
Spanish 2202
Psych 2300 (C- or better)
Psych 3331/H (or other Core C)
Psych 2367.02 (or other Writing & Related Skills: Level 2)
Second year
The following 4-yr pathway is just one example of how students may successfully achieve the double major. This pathway is designed based on:
1) Study abroad in spring of the third year, after completion of Spanish 3450
2) Placement into Spanish 1103 through MultiCAT, AP/IB/CCP or CLEP placement testing measures
3) Suggested overlap from the Spanish Major into the GE sections for Literature and Visual & Performing Arts (others may be eligible for overlap into the GE courses sections)
Each student’s four-year plan will vary depending upon AP/IB/CCP/CLEP GE level credit, summer classes, study abroad plans, etc. Consult with your academic advisor to determine what overlap is permitted for your program.
Fall Semester 2
Spanish 3401
Spanish 3403
Psych 2220/H (C- or better, GE Data Analysis)
Psych 3325/H or 3375 (Core D)
Spring Semester 2
Spanish 3450
Psych 3313/H or 3513 (Core A)
Psych 4508 (or another Advanced course)
Third year
The following 4-yr pathway is just one example of how students may successfully achieve the double major. This pathway is designed based on:
1) Study abroad in spring of the third year, after completion of Spanish 3450
2) Placement into Spanish 1103 through MultiCAT, AP/IB/CCP or CLEP placement testing measures
3) Suggested overlap from the Spanish Major into the GE sections for Literature and Visual & Performing Arts (others may be eligible for overlap into the GE courses sections)
Each student’s four-year plan will vary depending upon AP/IB/CCP/CLEP GE level credit, summer classes, study abroad plans, etc. Consult with your academic advisor to determine what overlap is permitted for your program.
Fall Semester 3
Spanish 4XXX+ (Concentration)
Spanish 4XXX+ (Diversification)
Spanish 4XXX+ (Elective)
Spanish 3404
Spring Semester 3
Spanish 4XXX+ (Concentration)
Spanish 4XXX+ (Diversification)
Spanish 4XXX+ (Concentration, Suggested Overlap: GE Visual & Performing Arts / Global Studies)
GE: Open Option / Global Studies or Historical Studies or Culture & Ideas (No overlap; may require petition to the College of enrollment)
Fourth year
The following 4-yr pathway is just one example of how students may successfully achieve the double major. This pathway is designed based on:
1) Study abroad in spring of the third year, after completion of Spanish 3450
2) Placement into Spanish 1103 through MultiCAT, AP/IB/CCP or CLEP placement testing measures
3) Suggested overlap from the Spanish Major into the GE sections for Literature and Visual & Performing Arts (others may be eligible for overlap into the GE courses sections)
Each student’s four-year plan will vary depending upon AP/IB/CCP/CLEP GE level credit, summer classes, study abroad plans, etc. Consult with your academic advisor to determine what overlap is permitted for your program.
Fall Semester 4
Spanish 5XXX Seminar
Psych 3312 or 3310/H or 3302 (Core B)
Psych 4475 (Sequenced / Advanced course)
Advanced or Elective Psych course
Spring Semester 4
Advanced or Elective Psych course
Advanced or Elective Psych course
Advanced or Elective Psych course
4 Year Pathway: Spanish & Psychology (B.S.) with Summer Term Study Abroad
First year
The following 4-yr pathway is just one example of how students may successfully achieve the double major. This pathway is designed based on:
1) Study abroad in spring of the third year, after completion of Spanish 3450
2) Placement into Spanish 1103 through MultiCAT, AP/IB/CCP or CLEP placement testing measures
Each student’s four-year plan will vary depending upon AP/IB/CCP/CLEP GE level credit, summer classes, study abroad plans, etc. Consult with your academic advisor to determine what overlap is permitted for your program.
Fall Semester 1 (14 credit hours)
Spanish 1103
Psych 1101 (pre-major requirement and fulfills GE: Social and Behavior Sciences)
College Survey 1100
GE: Launch Seminar
GE: Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning or Data Analysis (Math 1151, 5 credits)
Spring Semester 1 (15 credit hours)
Spanish 2202
Psychology 2220(H)
Psychology 2300
GE: Literary, Visual and Performing Arts
GE: Historical and Cultural Studies
Second year
The following 4-yr pathway is just one example of how students may successfully achieve the double major. This pathway is designed based on:
1) Study abroad in spring of the third year, after completion of Spanish 3450
2) Placement into Spanish 1103 through MultiCAT, AP/IB/CCP or CLEP placement testing measures
Each student’s four-year plan will vary depending upon AP/IB/CCP/CLEP GE level credit, summer classes, study abroad plans, etc. Consult with your academic advisor to determine what overlap is permitted for your program.
Fall Semester 2 (16 credit hours)
Spanish 3401
Spanish 3403
Psychology 3321
Psychology 4150 or 4520
GE: Writing and Information Literacy
Spring Semester 2 (16 credit hours)
Spanish 3450(H)
Psychology 3313(H) or 3513 (Core A)
Psychology 3302 or 3310(H) or 3312 (Core B)
GE: Natural Sciences (3 credit course with 1 hour lab)
GE: Race, Ethnicity and Gender Diversity
Summer 2 Study Abroad (could also be completed in summer 3) (6 credit hours)
Spanish 4XXX (Concentration)
Spanish 4XXX (Concentration)
Third year
The following 4-yr pathway is just one example of how students may successfully achieve the double major. This pathway is designed based on:
1) Study abroad in spring of the third year, after completion of Spanish 3450
2) Placement into Spanish 1103 through MultiCAT, AP/IB/CCP or CLEP placement testing measures
Each student’s four-year plan will vary depending upon AP/IB/CCP/CLEP GE level credit, summer classes, study abroad plans, etc. Consult with your academic advisor to determine what overlap is permitted for your program.
Fall Semester 3 (16 credit hours)
Spanish 3404
Spanish 4XXX (Diversification)
Psychology 3331(H) or 3335 or 3340(H) or 3530 or 3550(H) or 3551(H) (Core C)
Psychology 2367.01 or 3325(H) or 3375 (Core D)
GE: Citizenship for a Diverse and Just World
Spring Semester 3 (16 credit hours)
Spanish 4XXX (Concentration)
Spanish 4XXX (Diversification)
Psychology 4XXX or 5XXX (Sequenced Advanced Course Requirement)
Psychology 4XXX of 5XXX (Advanced Course Requirement)
GE: Second theme
Fourth year
The following 4-yr pathway is just one example of how students may successfully achieve the double major. This pathway is designed based on:
1) Study abroad in spring of the third year, after completion of Spanish 3450
2) Placement into Spanish 1103 through MultiCAT, AP/IB/CCP or CLEP placement testing measures
Each student’s four-year plan will vary depending upon AP/IB/CCP/CLEP GE level credit, summer classes, study abroad plans, etc. Consult with your academic advisor to determine what overlap is permitted for your program.
Fall Semester 4 (13 credit hours)
Spanish 56XX Seminar
Psychology Elective
Psychology 4510 or 4520 (Elective and Advanced Writing to fulfill embedded literacy requirement; also fulfills sequenced advanced course)
GE: Reflection Seminar
Free Elective
Spring Semester 4 (12 credit hours)
Spanish 4XXX (Elective)
Free Elective
Free Elective
Free Elective