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Apr 15, 2026
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2026-2027 College Catalog
World Languages Certificate, Spanish Option Program Map
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This is a degree plan for the Spanish Certificate that you can complete in as early as four semesters (about two years). It outlines the courses to take each semester. It also includes helpful milestones, which are simple action steps to keep you on track. To earn the Certificate of Achievement, you will need at least a 2.0 (C) grade point average (GPA) in the required courses. It is important that you meet with an academic advisor to customize this plan to your schedule and goals.
If you already have strong Spanish skills (native or heritage speaker, prior coursework, study abroad, etc.), you can earn course credit through the CLEP or the departmental exam and move faster through this certificate. Ask your advisor to see which exam fits your background, how the credit applies to your plan, and how to register through the Testing Center.
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Milestones
- Complete Elementary Spanish I with a ‘C’ or better.
- Connect with the World Languages Lab to explore tutoring services and receive individualized support in-person or online.
- Form a study group, in addition to accessing the services provided by the World Languages Lab, for additional support and practice.
- Ask your professors for tips on how to navigate and progress through your language-learning journey more efficiently.
- Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted to maintain financial aid eligibility. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Milestones
- Complete Elementary Spanish II with a ‘C’ or better.
- Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester. The next course in sequence is Intermediate Spanish I, which can also be taken concurrently with Latin American Civilization and Culture.
- Visit Career Services to explore career opportunities associated with this certificate.
- Explore volunteer opportunities at a community service site, in addition to accessing the services provided by the World Languages Lab, for additional support and practice.
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted to maintain financial aid eligibility. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Milestones
If you successfully completed Spanish 1103, 1213 and 2113 with a C or better or took the CLEP/Departmental Exam – Congratulations! You earned a Microcredential Badge. With this badge, you demonstrate the ability to communicate in Spanish at an elementary to early intermediate level. Share your badge with your employer, add it to your resume and/or post it on Linkedin.
- Complete Intermediate Spanish I and Latin American Civilization with a ‘C’ or better.
- Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester. During this meeting discuss your eligibility to file for graduation.
- Visit Career Services to build your resume if you are entering the workforce after graduation.
- Explore volunteer opportunities at a community service site, in addition to accessing the services provided by the World Languages Lab, for additional support and practice.
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted to maintain financial aid eligibility. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Milestones
Congratulations! You have completed your Spanish Certificate. You now have the practical skills to bridge English and Spanish in the workplace and in your professional development. Meet with an academic advisor to ask about the Spanish Language Services Certificate or the Spanish Associate’s degree, if you are ready to continue with your Spanish-learning journey. This Spanish certificate offers you the option to earn up to two microcredentials.
- If pursuing the Translating Microcredential option, the following courses are suggested and must be taken concurrently: SPAN 2413 - Translating Spanish to English and SPAN 2543 - Translating English to Spanish.
- If pursuing the Interpreting Microcredential option, the following courses are suggested and must be taken concurrently: SPAN 2443 - Interpreting Spanish to English and SPAN 2453 - Interpreting English to Spanish.
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