As a student in California State University Channel Islands’ (CSUCI) Spanish Program, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your Spanish-language skills while deepening your knowledge and appreciation of Hispanic people and cultures with a dedicated and diverse faculty focused on your success.

Two Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    SpanishSPAN 301Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition I3For transfer students; assumes 300-level readiness, this is for students with advanced knowledge of Spanish who have completed lower-division Spanish requirements via transfer credit (or A.P. Exams)Major & Certificate in Spanish TranslationUDGE-C
    SpanishSPAN 315Introduction to Spanish Linguistics I3Major
    SpanishSPAN 320Introduction to Spanish Translation3Major & Certificate in Spanish Translation
    EnglishENGL 330Interdisciplinary Writing3Major, GE &GWARUDGE-C
    Free ElectiveFree electiveStudent choice3Elective

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    Milestones

    • Meet with Spanish program advisor to discuss career options and curricular plans
    • If you have taken the AP exam for Spanish, make sure that all your credits have transferred. Consult AP transfer credit information here.
    • Want to study abroad? Check your options at the International Programs Office
    • Attend the Spanish program open house
    • Explore the Certificate in Spanish Translation and the Certificate in Spanish Healthcare Interpreting

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    SpanishSPAN 302Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition II3Major & Certification in Spanish TranslationUDGE-C
    SpanishSPAN 310Introduction to Prose, Poetry, and Drama3Major
    SpanishSPAN 316Introduction to Spanish Linguistics II3Major
    SpanishSPAN 420Specialized Spanish Translation3Major
    General EducationUpper DivisionStudent Choice3GEUDGE-B

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    Milestones

    • Prepare a resume; attend a workshop at the Career Development Center.
    • Meet with Spanish program advisor to discuss career plans and Capstone options for senior year
    • Get involved with the Spanish Club and go to your first Noche de Fiesta
  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    SpanishSPAN 411Civilizations and Cultures of Latin America3Major
    SpanishSPAN 430, 460, 461 or 462Her Story: Women Writers of the Spanish-Speaking World ; Masterpieces of Spanish Literature; Masterpieces of Latin American Literature; or Modern Mexican Literature3Choose one. Can take more as elective(s)Major
    SpanishSPAN 498Service-Learning Capstone In Spanish3Students may also choose to take Capstone course (SPAN 499) in the spring; if so, take a free elective here.Major
    General EducationUpper DivisionStudent Choice3This course should count for both UDGE-D AND Multicultural Perspectives, please check the catalog or speak with an academic advisor to verify which courses are eligible to double dip.GE & Multicultural PerspectivesUDGE-D
    Spanish450Introduction to Literary Translation3Major & Certificate in Spanish Translation

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    Milestones

    • Join a professional organization such as AATSP or ATA; attend a local professional conference
    • Did you know that if you complete the Certificate in Spanish Translation and/or the Certificate in Spanish Healthcare Interpreting, all Spanish courses taken for these certificates count as electives for the Spanish major? If you have any questions, consult with the Spanish Program advisor.
    • Meet with Spanish program advisor to discuss career plans and Capstone options for senior year
    • Check application deadlines if interested in graduate school.
    • Final graduation check with Advising and Spanish Program advisor.

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    SpanishSPAN 410Civilizations and Cultures of Spain3Major
    SpanishSPAN 499Capstone in Spanish3You can choose instead to take the Service Learning Capstone course (SPAN 498) in the fall; if you already took SPAN 489 in the fall section, must change to Free Elective for 3 units.Major
    History or Free ElectiveHIST 270, 271, 272, 275 or Free ElectiveThe United States To 1877; The United States From 1877; Constitutional History of the US; The United States to 1900 or Free Elective3If you already completed the US History requirement, take a free elective.American Institutions Requirement
    Political Science or Free ElectivePOLS 150 or Free ElectiveAmerican Political Institutions or Free Elective3If you already competed the POLS 150 requirement,take a free elective.American Institutions Requirement
    Free ElectiveFree ElectiveStudent choice3See catalog for course titles & descriptions.Elective

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    Milestones

    • Prepare for and take OPI or DELE.
    • Attend Grad Fest.
    • Congratulations! ¡Sí se pudo!
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