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Program Overview

General Information

The Undergraduate Catalog is the official resource for course requirements for the Spanish Teaching Minor. See the link at the top of this page for more information.

General Information

The Undergraduate Catalog (opens in a new tab)is the official resource for course requirements for the Portuguese Minor, it is currently being updated for new program requirements in effect Fall 2025.

Important Notes for Returned Portuguese-Speaking Missionaries

  1. Most returned missionaries should register for PORT 321.
  2. Returned missionaries who would like more language practice before entering PORT 321 may consider taking PORT 206.
  3. Credit for some 100- and 200-level Portuguese courses may be awarded through the Portuguese Challenge Exam administered to students enrolled in PORT 206 and PORT 321.

Requirements

Prerequisite Courses

Students must complete any 100- or 200-level Portuguese courses they need to prepare for PORT 321 according to their Portuguese experience and proficiency. PORT 321 is the first course that counts toward the Portuguese major, but this does not mean all incoming students will be ready for PORT 321 during their first semester.

For more information, see below.

Portuguese Placement Map

Course Requirements

Declare the Portuguese Teaching Minor

Students must be accepted into a teaching major program before they can declare a teaching minor. To declare the Portuguese teaching minor, contact your advisor of your primary major at the Liberal Arts Advisement Center and let them know that you would like to minor in Portuguese teaching.