Spanish: Certificate in Translation & Healthcare Interpreting 2022-2023
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 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 SPAN 315 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics I 3 Major SPAN
321
Introduction to Spanish-English Interpretation
3 Major ENGL 330 Interdisciplinary Writing 3 Major & GE SPAN 320
Introduction to Spanish Translation
3 Major Total Units
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Milestones
- Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
- 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.
- 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 SPAN 302 Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition II 3 Major SPAN 310 Introduction to Prose, Poetry and Drama 3 Major SPAN 316 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics II 3 Major SPAN 452 Healthcare Terminology for Interpreters 3 Major General Education Upper Division Student Choice 3 GE Total Units
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Milestones
- Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
- 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 SPAN 411 Civilizations and Cultures of Latin America 3 Major SPAN 430, or
460, or
461, or
462
Her Story: Women Writers of the Spanish-Speaking World
or
Masterpieces of Spanish Literatureor
Masterpieces of Latin American Literatureor
Modern Mexican Literature
3 Choose one. Can take more as electives(s). Can be taken in Year 2 Spring instead, if desired. Major SPAN 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 150 is already completed AND SPAN 499 is planned for the Spring THEN take Free Elective for 3 Units. Major SPAN 450 Introduction to Literary Translation 3 Major SPAN 451 Introduction to Healthcare Interpreting 3 Elective 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 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 SPAN 410
Civilizations and Cultures of Spain
3 Major SPAN 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 SPAN 420 Specialized Spanish Translation 3 Elective Health Science 343 Health Issues in the Latina/o Community 3 GE History or Free Elective HIST 270 or 271 or 272 or 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 this section must change to Free Elective for 3 units. Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Attend Grad Fest
- Congratulations!
- ¡Sí se pudo!