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
    Spanish301Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition I3(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 TranslationUDGE-C
    Spanish315Introduction to Spanish Linguistics I3Major
    Spanish321Introduction to Spanish-English Interpretation3Major & Certificate in Spanish Translation
    English330Interdisciplinary Writing3Major & GE & Writing RequirementUDGE-C
    Spanish320Introduction to Spanish Translation3Major & Certificate in Healthcare Interpreting + Certificate in Spanish Translation

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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 AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    Spanish302Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition II3Major, GE & Certificate in Spanish TranslationUDGE-C
    Spanish310Introduction to Prose, Poetry and Drama3Major
    Spanish316Introduction to Spanish Linguistics II3Major
    Spanish452Healthcare Terminology for Interpreters3Major & Certificate in Healthcare Interpreting
    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
    Spanish411Civilizations and Cultures of Latin America3Major
    Spanish430, 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). Can also be taken in Year 2 Spring instead, if desired.Major
    Spanish498Service-Learning Capstone In Spanish3If 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
    Spanish450Introduction to Literary Translation3Major & Certificate in Spanish Translation
    Spanish451Introduction to Healthcare Interpreting3Elective & Certificate in Healthcare Interpreting

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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 AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    Spanish410Civilizations and Cultures of Spain3You can choose instead to take the Service Learning Capstone course (SPAN 498) in the fallMajor
    Spanish499Capstone In Spanish3If you completed SPAN 498 in the fall, take POLS 150. If POLS 150 is already completed, then take Free Elective for 3 unitsMajor & American Institutions Requirements
    Spanish420Specialized Spanish Translation3Elective & Certificate in Spanish Translation
    Health Science343Health Issues in the Latina/o Community3GE, Certificate in Healthcare Interpreting & Multicultural PerspectivesUDGE-D
    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 Student Choice Free Elective 3If you already completed the US History requirement, take a free elective.American Institutions Requirement

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    Milestones

    • Attend Grad Fest.
    • Congratulations! ¡Sí se pudo!
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