BA: Spanish with Certificate in Spanish Translation and in 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.

Four Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    SPAN101Elementary Spanish4Major & GEC2
    GEStudent's ChoiceA3 - Critical Thinking3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA3
    GEStudent's ChoiceB4 – Mathematics- Quantitative Reasoning3MATH 201 is recommended by majorGEB4
    GE

    Student's Choice

    		F – Ethnic Studies3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills Multicultural Perspective Requirement. GEF
    GEStudent's ChoiceC1 – Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEC1

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    Milestones

    • A minimum grade of C- will be required in all courses applied to the Spanish major.
    • Join at least one student organization (e.g., El Club de Español) 
    • Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
    • Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

    Spring Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    SPAN102Elementary Spanish II4Major & GEAdditional C
    GEStudent's ChoiceA1 - Oral Communication3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA1
    GEStudent's ChoiceA2 – Written Communication3Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.
    See catalog for course titles & descriptions    		GEA2
    GEStudent's ChoiceB1 - Physical Sciences4 Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement.
    See catalog for course titles & descriptions    		GEB1/B3

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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
    SPAN

    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
    GEStudent's ChoiceB2 - Life Sciences4Take B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement. 
    See catalog for course titles & descriptions.    		GEB2/B3
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3 Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option however will need to be taken semester 5 or later. GE
    POLS150American Political Institutions3Also double-counts with GE:DGEAIR: US Constitution/ State & Local Govt. 

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    Milestones

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

    Spring Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    SPAN

    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
    GEStudent's ChoiceD - Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Course must be a different subject than Political Science.GED
    GEStudent's ChoiceE - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEE
    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
    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

    • 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
    SPAN301Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition I3Major & GEUDGE C
    SPAN410Civilizations and Cultures of Spain3Major
    ENGL or CHSENGL 330 or 
    CHS 332    		Interdisciplinary Writing, or
    Transborder Theory & Writing in CHS    		3select one course (ENGL 330 or CHS 331)Major & GWAR 
    SPAN320Intro to Spanish Translation3double dips with translation certificateMajor
    CHS or COMM

    CHS 343 or

    COMM 441

    Health Issues in the Latina/o Community or

    Health Communication

    		3double dips with healthcare certificateMajor & GEUDGE D

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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
    SPAN302Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition II3Major
    SPAN411Civils & Cultures of Latin America3Major
    SPAN310Introduction to Prose, Poetry, and Drama3Major
    SPAN

    420

    		Specialized Spanish Translation3double dips with translation certificateMajor
    SPAN321Intro to Spanish-English Interpretation3Healthcare Certificate requirementMajor

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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
    SPAN315Introduction to Spanish Linguistics3Major
    SPAN

    Student's Choice

    SPAN 430: Her Story: Women Writers of the Spanish-Speaking World, or

    SPAN 460:
    Masterpieces of Spanish Literature, or

    SPAN 461: Masterpieces of Latin American Literature, or

    SPAN 462: Modern Mexican Literature

    		3Choose one from the listMajor
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE B
    SPAN450Intro to Literary Translation3Translation Certificate RequirementOther
    SPAN451Intro to Healthcare Interpreting3Healthcare Certificate RequirementOther

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    Milestones

    • Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
    • 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.
    • Meet w/Academic Advisor for Grad Check

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    SPANSPAN 499 or
    SPAN 498

    Capstone (spring only), or
    Service Learning (fall only)

    		3Major & GWAR
    SPANSPAN 316Introduction to Spanish Linguistics II3Major
    SPAN
    Certificate Elective    		Student's ChoiceWill vary by Major3Healthcare Certificate Requirement

    One of the following (not taken before): CHS 343, COMM 355, COMM 441, HLTH 101, or SPAN 320    		Major
    SPANSPAN 452Healthcare Terminology for Interpreters3Healthcare Certificate RequirementOther
    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

    • 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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