BA: Spanish 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.

Visit the program website: https://spanish.csuci.edu/ 
Review the Spanish Major Requirements

Two Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    SPAN/ UDGE 301Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition I3Double counts with Major & UDGE CMajor & GEUDGE C
    SPAN410Civilizations and Cultures of Spain3Major

    ENGL or


    CHS


    330, or


    331

    ENGL 330: Interdisciplinary Writing, or
    CHS 331: Transborder Theory & Writing in CHS

    		3Major & GWAR
    SPANStudent's ChoiceUpper Division SPAN Major Elective Course3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
    POLS150American Political Institutions3If US Constitution/State & Local Gov't has been met change to Free ElectiveOtherAIR: CA Local & State Govt.

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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.
    • Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
    • Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)
    • Seek a leadership position in a student organization
    • Prepare a resume; attend a resume workshop at the Career Development Center.
    • Apply for internships, study abroad, or a research opportunity (depending on interests)
    • Meet w/Graduate Studies Center

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    SPAN 302Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition II3Major
    SPAN411Civilizations and Cultures of Latin America3Major
    SPAN310Introduction to Prose, Poetry, and Drama3Major
    SPANStudent's ChoiceUpper Division SPAN Major Elective3See catalog for course titles and descriptionsMajor
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350. If US HIST has been met change to Free Elective.OtherAIR: US History

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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 w/Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet w/Career Development Services
    • Meet with Spanish program advisor to discuss career plans and Capstone options for senior year.
    • Explore student research opportunities, Explore Study Abroad opportunities, Explore possible graduate degrees (MPA, law school, etc.)
    • Begin graduate school test prep (if applicable)
    • Set up an online presence (e.g., LinkedIn, professional website)

  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    SPAN 315Intro to Spanish Linguistics3Major
    SPAN

    430, or


    460, or

    461, or

    462

    SPAN 430: Her Story: Women Writers of the Writers of the Spanish-Speaking World, or
    SPAN 460: Masterpieces of Spanish Literature,or
    SPAN 461: Masterpieces of American Literature, or
    SPAN 462: Modern Mexican Literature

    		3Major
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE B: Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3See catalog for course titles & descriptions.GEUDGE B
    Graduation RequirementStudent's ChoiceMulticultural Perspectives3If Multicultural Requirement has been met change to Free ElectiveOtherMP
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
    • Meet w/Academic Advisor for Grad Check
    • Present research at the CSUCI Student Research Conference or another undergraduate conference
    • Complete an Internship, visit the Career Center to prepare for the job market
    • Apply for graduate school (if applicable)- Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
    • Join a professional organization such as AATSP or ATA; attend a local conference.

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    SPAN

    499, or 

    498

    		SPAN 499: Capstone in Spanish, or
    SPAN 498: Service-Learning Capstone In Spanish     		3Major
    SPANSPAN 316Intro to Spanish Linguistics II3Major
    UDGE Student's ChoiceUDGE D - Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptions.GEUDGE D
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit-Requirement - Can be any course, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit-Requirement - Can be any course, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • Attend Grad Fest
    • Prepare for and take OPI or DELE.
    • Graduation check with Advising and Faculty advisor
    • Complete capstone
    • Complete an Internship, visit the Career Center to prepare for the job market, apply for graduate school.
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