Minor

Language Placement

Students testing into a course abovewill receive credit for eight hours towards the Chinese Minor ( and ) upon receiving a C-or better in their first advanced-level Chinese course. They will have to earn nine additional hours in SMU credit to complete the 17 hours for the minor: six hours from the 3000- or 4000-level language training options and three hours from the elective courses. Please note that a student who takes both  and  to fulfill their language training must choose a different elective course to complete the nine hours.

Requirements for the Minor

A minimum of 17 credit hours, with at least nine credit hours at the 3000 level and above.

Language Training (14 Credit Hours)

Two courses from the following:

Elective Courses (3 Credit Hours)

One course from the following:

  • (with approval from Chinese area chair)

Total: 17 Credit Hours

Declare a Minor in Chinese