Program Overview

Overview

The 20-credit undergraduate Certificate in Spanish, offered by the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, prepares students for careers in the public and private sectors, working in an array of professional areas that include education and international relations. Additionally, students with this certificate pursue graduate studies in law school, medical school, and other professional degree programs.

Requirements

The certificate requires completion of six courses, beginning with SPAN 1001 and advancing to more specialized study of Spanish designed to enhance career opportunities in business, communication, government, and social service.

• Course List:
  • SPAN 1001: Basic I (4 credit hours)
  • SPAN 1002: Basic II (4 credit hours)
  • SPAN 1003: Intermediate (3 credit hours)
  • SPAN 2001: Conversational Review (3 credit hours)
  • SPAN 2096: Composition 1 (3 credit hours)
  • Select one 3000-level Spanish elective (3 credit hours)
• Total Credit Hours: 20

Campus Location and Program Code

• Campus Location: Main
• Program Code: LA-SPAN-CR2+

Certificate Award

Certificates are awarded only at the time of completion of the bachelor's degree and cannot be awarded either as a stand-alone program of study or after completion of the first bachelor's degree.