Spanish: Certificate in Translation & Healthcare Interpreting 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 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 315 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics I 3 Major Spanish 321 Introduction to Spanish-English Interpretation 3 Major & Certificate in Spanish Translation English 330 Interdisciplinary Writing 3 Major & GE & Writing Requirement UDGE-C Spanish 320 Introduction to Spanish Translation 3 Major & Certificate in Healthcare Interpreting + Certificate in Spanish Translation 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
Spring Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Spanish 302 Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition II 3 Major, GE & Certificate in Spanish Translation UDGE-C Spanish 310 Introduction to Prose, Poetry and Drama 3 Major Spanish 316 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics II 3 Major Spanish 452 Healthcare Terminology for Interpreters 3 Major & Certificate in Healthcare Interpreting 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 411 Civilizations and Cultures of Latin America 3 Major Spanish 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). Can also be taken in Year 2 Spring instead, if desired. Major Spanish 498 Service-Learning Capstone In Spanish 3 If you choose to take SPAN 499 in the spring instead of SPAN 498 in the fall, then take POLS 150. If POLS is already completed and SPAN 499 is planned for the spring, then take a 3-unit free elective. Major, American Institutions Requirement or Elective Spanish 450 Introduction to Literary Translation 3 Major & Certificate in Spanish Translation Spanish 451 Introduction to Healthcare Interpreting 3 Elective & Certificate in Healthcare Interpreting Total Units
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Milestones
- Join a professional organization such as AATSP or ATA; attend a professional local 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 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.
- Consider graduate school
- Attend Capstone Information Session
Spring Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Spanish 410 Civilizations and Cultures of Spain 3 You can choose instead to take the Service Learning Capstone course (SPAN 498) in the fall Major Spanish 499 Capstone In Spanish 3 If you completed SPAN 498 in the fall, take POLS 150. If POLS 150 is already completed, then take Free Elective for 3 units Major & American Institutions Requirements Spanish 420 Specialized Spanish Translation 3 Elective & Certificate in Spanish Translation Health Science 343 Health Issues in the Latina/o Community 3 GE, Certificate in Healthcare Interpreting & Multicultural Perspectives UDGE-D 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 Student Choice Free Elective 3 If you already completed the US History requirement, take a free elective. American Institutions Requirement Total Units
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Milestones
- Attend Grad Fest.
- Congratulations! ¡Sí se pudo!