Spanish: Certificate in Spanish Translation 2020-2021
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
Fall Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Spanish SPAN 301 Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition I 3 For 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 Translation UDGE-C Spanish SPAN 315 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics I 3 Major Spanish SPAN 320 Introduction to Spanish Translation 3 Major & Certificate in Spanish Translation English ENGL 330 Interdisciplinary Writing 3 Major, GE &GWAR UDGE-C Free Elective Free elective Student choice 3 Elective Total Units
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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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Spanish SPAN 302 Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition II 3 Major & Certification in Spanish Translation UDGE-C Spanish SPAN 310 Introduction to Prose, Poetry, and Drama 3 Major Spanish SPAN 316 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics II 3 Major Spanish SPAN 420 Specialized Spanish Translation 3 Major General Education Upper Division Student Choice 3 GE UDGE-B Total Units
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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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Spanish SPAN 411 Civilizations and Cultures of Latin America 3 Major Spanish SPAN 430, 460, 461 or 462 Her Story: Women Writers of the Spanish-Speaking World ; Masterpieces of Spanish Literature; Masterpieces of Latin American Literature; or Modern Mexican Literature 3 Choose one. Can take more as elective(s) Major Spanish SPAN 498 Service-Learning Capstone In Spanish 3 Students may also choose to take Capstone course (SPAN 499) in the spring; if so, take a free elective here. Major General Education Upper Division Student Choice 3 This 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 Perspectives UDGE-D Spanish 450 Introduction to Literary Translation 3 Major & Certificate in Spanish Translation Total Units
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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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Spanish SPAN 410 Civilizations and Cultures of Spain 3 Major Spanish SPAN 499 Capstone in Spanish 3 You 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 Elective HIST 270, 271, 272, 275 or Free Elective The United States To 1877; The United States From 1877; Constitutional History of the US; The United States to 1900 or Free Elective 3 If you already completed the US History requirement, take a free elective. American Institutions Requirement Political Science or Free Elective POLS 150 or Free Elective American Political Institutions or Free Elective 3 If you already competed the POLS 150 requirement,take a free elective. American Institutions Requirement Free Elective Free Elective Student choice 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Elective