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.

Four Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    SpanishSPAN 101Elementary Spanish4Major & GEC2
    EnglishENGL 105Composition and Rhetoric3GEA2
    MathematicsMATH 201Elementary Statistics3MATH 201 is recommended by major GEB4
    Free Elective

    Student's Choice

    Student's Choice3Unit RequirementOther
    University StudiesUNIV 100University Life and College Success1Unit RequirementOther

    Total Units

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    Milestones

    • Complete required English and Math course(s)
    • Join at least one student organization (e.g., El Club de Español)

    Spring Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    SpanishSPAN 102Elementary Spanish II4Major & GEAdditional C
    General EducationStudent's ChoiceOral Communication3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA1
    General EducationStudent's ChoicePhysical Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEB1
    General EducationStudent's ChoiceCritical Thinking3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA3
    Free electiveStudent's ChoiceStudent's Choice3Unit RequirementOther

    Total Units

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    Milestones

    • Join a student group
    • Meet with Spanish program advisor to discuss career options and curricular plans.
  • Fall Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    Spanish

    SPAN 201 or

    SPAN 211

    Intermediate Spanish I or

    Spanish for Heritage Speakers I

    4

    Complete one series:

    SPAN 201 & 202 or SPAN 211 & 212

    Major & GE
    General EducationStudent's ChoiceLife Science4Take B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement Major & GEB2/B3
    General EducationStudent's ChoiceArts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEC1
    Political SciencePOLS 150American Political Institutions3Major & GED/AIR

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    Milestones

    • Attend CSU study abroad information sessions and/or application workshops.

    Spring Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    Spanish

    SPAN 202 or

    SPAN 212

    Intermediate Spanish II

    or

    Spanish for Heritage Speakers II

    4

    Complete one series:

    SPAN 201 & 202 or

    SPAN 211 & 212

    Major & GE
    General EducationStudent's Choice3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGED
    General EducationStudent's ChoiceEthnic Studies3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEF
    HistoryStudent's ChoiceUS History - Student's Choice3Chose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275, or 350OtherUS History
    General EducationStudent's ChoiceLifelong Learning and Self-Development3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEE

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    Milestones

    • Meet with Spanish program advisor to discuss career options and plan upper-division Spanish curriculum.
    • Complete lower-division SPAN requirement(s)
    • Seek a leadership position in a student organization
    • Apply for internships, study abroad, or a research opportunity (depending on interests)
    • Consider adding a minor
  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    SpanishSPAN 301Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition I3Major
    SpanishSPAN 410Civilizations and Cultures of Spain3Major
    EnglishENGL 330Interdisciplinary Writing3ENGL 330 meets major requirement, GWAR, and UDGE-CMajor & GWARUDGE C
    SpanishSPAN 320Intro to Spanish Translation3double dips with translation certificateMajor
    Chicano Studies or Communication

    CHS 340 or

    CHS 441

    Health Issues in the Latina/o Community or

    Health Communication

    3double dips with healthcare certificateMajor & GEUDGE D

    Total Units

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    Milestones

    • 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 with Academic Advising for a degree progress check

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    SpanishSPAN 302Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition II3Major
    SpanishSPAN 411Civils & Cultures of Latin America3Major
    SpanishSPAN 310Introduction to Prose, Poetry, and Drama3Major
    Spanish

    SPAN 420

    Specialized Spanish Translation3double dips with translation certificateMajor
    SpanishSPAN 321Intro to Spanish-English Interpretation3Healthcare Certificate requirementMajor

    Total Units

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    Milestones

    • 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
    SpanishSPAN 315Introduction to Spanish Linguistics3Major
    Spanish

    SPAN 430 or

    SPAN 460 or

    SPAN 461 or

    SPAN 462

    Her Story: Women Writers of the Spanish-Speaking World

    Masterpieces of Spanish Literature

    Masterpieces of Latin American Literature

    Modern Mexican Literature

    3Major
    Upper Division GE (UDGE-B)Upper DivisionStudent's Choice3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE B
    SpanishSPAN 450Intro to Literary Translation3Translation Certificate RequirementOther
    SpanishSPAN 451Intro to Healthcare interpreting3Healthcare Certificate RequirementOther

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    Milestones

    • Apply for graduation
    • 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)
    • Join a professional organization such as AATSP or ATA; attend a local conference.

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    SpanishSPAN 499 or SPAN 498

    Capstone (spring only)

    Service Learning (fall only)

    3Major & GWAR
    SpanishSPAN 316Introduction to Spanish Linguistics II3Major
    SpanishCertificate ElectiveOne of the following (not taken before): CHS 343, COMM 355, COMM 441, HLTH 101, or SPAN 3203Healthcare Certificate RequirementOtherUDGE D
    SpanishSPAN 452Healthcare Terminology for Interpreters3Healthcare Certificate RequirementOther
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceStudent's Choice3Unit RequirementOther

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    Milestones

    • Prepare for and take OPI or DELE.
    • Attend Grad Fest
    • 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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