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 Choice A3 - Critical Thinking3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA3
    GEStudent's Choice B4 – Mathematics- Quantitative Reasoning3

    MATH 108 or COMP 105 are the recommended Math courses by major or any other B4 course. Please check Math Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions

    GEB4
    GE

    Student's Choice

    F – Ethnic Studies3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills multicultural requirement. GEF
    GEStudent's Choice C1 – 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 Communication3

    Please 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

    201

    or

    211

    Intermediate Spanish I or

    Spanish for Heritage Speakers I

    3

    Complete one series:

    SPAN 201 & 202 or SPAN 211 & 212

    Major & GE
    GEStudent's ChoiceB2 - Life Sciences3Take B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirementGEB2/B3
    POLS150American Political Institutions3Also double-counts with GE:DGEAIR: US Constitution/ State & Local Govt.
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3

    Choose one: HIST 270 or 271 or 272 or 275. CHS 350 is an option however will need to be taken semester 5 or later.

    OtherAIR: US History
    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

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

    Spring Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    SPAN

    202

    or

    212

    Intermediate Spanish II

    or

    Spanish for Heritage Speakers II

    3

    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 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

    • 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
    • Meet with Spanish program advisor to discuss career options and plan upper-division Spanish curriculum.
  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    SPANSPAN 301Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition I3Major & GEUDGE C
    SPANSPAN 410Civilizations and Cultures of Spain3Major
    ENGL or CHSENGL 330 or CHS 331Interdisciplinary Writing or
    Transborder Theory & Writing in CHS
    3Select one course (ENGL 330 or CHS 331)Major & GWAR
    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 Elective

    Student's Choice

    Free Elective

    3Needed 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

    • 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 w/ Graduate Studies Center

    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
    SPAN321Intro to Spanish-English Interpretation3Double dips with certificateMajor
    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 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

    3Major
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE B
    SPANSPAN 451Intro to Healthcare Interpreting3Double dips with Certificate RequirementMajor
    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)
    • 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
    SPAN499

    or

    498

    Capstone (spring only)
    or

    Service Learning (fall only)

    3Major & GWAR
    SPAN316Introduction to Spanish Linguistics II3Major
    CHS or COMM

    CHS 343 or COMM 441

    Health Issues in the Latina/o Community or
    Health Communication

    3Double dips with certificateMajor & GEUDGE D
    SPAN Certificate ElectiveStudent’s ChoiceWill vary by Major3Certificate Requirement One of the following (not taken before): CHS 343, COMM 355, COMM 441, HLTH 101, or SPAN 320Major
    SPAN4523Certificate 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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