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.

Four Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    SPAN101Elementary Spanish4If student has prior knowledge of Spanish, it is recommended they meet with Spanish Faculty Advisor (Dr. Stephen Clark) to make sure they are placed in the appropriate course levelMajor & GEC2
    GEStudent's Choice A3 - Critical Thinking3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA3
    GEStudent's ChoiceB4 – 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 Perspectives 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 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 Sciences4Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEB1/B3

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    Milestones

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

  • 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 Sciences3

    Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions

    		Major & GEB2/B3
    POLS150American Political Institutions3Also double-counts with GE:DGEAIR: US Constitution/ State & Local Govt.
    HISTStudent's Choice US History3 Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option however will need to be taken semester 5 or later. OtherAIR: US History
    Free ElectiveStudent's Choice Free 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 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

    • 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
    SPAN301Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition I3Major & GEUDGE C
    SPAN410Civilizations 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
    SPAN Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary by Major3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
    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

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

    Student's Choice

    		Will vary by Major3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceStudent's Choice3Needed 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

    		3Choose one from the listMajor
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE B
    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

    • 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)- Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
    • 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
    SPAN

    499

    or

    498

    Capstone (spring only)
    or

    Service Learning (fall only)

    		3Major
    SPAN316Introduction to Spanish Linguistics II3Major
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE D - Social Sciences3GEUDGE D
    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

    • 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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