BA: Spanish 2022-2023
As a student in 华体会鈥� (华体会) Spanish Program, you鈥檒l 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
Fall Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish 4 If 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 level Major & GE C2 GE Student's Choice A3 - Critical Thinking 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE A3 GE Student's Choice B4 鈥� Mathematics- Quantitative Reasoning 3 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.GE B4 GE Student's Choice
F 鈥� Ethnic Studies 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement. GE F GE Student's Choice C1 鈥� Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE C1 Total Units
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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 Espa帽ol)
- 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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish II 4 Major & GE Additional C GE Student's Choice A1 - Oral Communication 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE A1 GE Student's Choice A2 鈥� Written Communication 3 Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.
See catalog for course titles & descriptions
GE A2 GE Student's Choice B1 - Physical Sciences 4 Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE B1/B3 Total Units
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Milestones
- Attend CSU study abroad information sessions and/or application workshops.
Fall Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories SPAN 201 or 211
Intermediate Spanish I, or
Spanish for Heritage Speakers I3 Complete one series: SPAN 201 & 202 or SPAN 211 & 212
Major & GE GE Student's Choice B2 - Life Sciences 3 Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement
See catalog for course titles & descriptions
Major & GE B2/B3 POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 Also double-counts with GE:D GE AIR: US Constitution/ State & Local Govt. HIST Student's Choice US History 3 Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option however will need to be taken semester 5 or later. Other AIR: US History Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed 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 Total Units
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Milestones
- Attend CSU study abroad information sessions and/or application workshops.
Spring Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories SPAN 202
or
212
Intermediate Spanish II, or
Spanish for Heritage Speakers II3 Complete one series: SPAN 201 & 202 or SPAN 211 & 212
Major & GE GE Student's Choice D - Social Sciences 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Course must be a different subject than Political Science. GE D GE Student's Choice E - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE E Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed 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 3 Needed 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 Total Units
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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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories SPAN 301 Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition I 3 Major & GE UDGE C SPAN 410 Civilizations and Cultures of Spain 3 Major ENGL or CHS ENGL 330 or CHS 331 Interdisciplinary Writing, or
Transborder Theory & Writing in CHS3 Select one course (ENGL 330 or CHS 331) Major & GWAR SPAN Major Elective Student's Choice Will vary by Major 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions Major Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed 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 Total Units
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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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories SPAN 302 Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition II 3 Major SPAN 411 Civils & Cultures of Latin America 3 Major SPAN 310 Introduction to Prose, Poetry, and Drama 3 Major SPAN Major Elective Student's Choice
Will vary by Major 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions Major Free Elective Student's Choice Student's Choice 3 Needed 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 Total Units
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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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories SPAN 315 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics 3 Major 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 Literature3 Choose one from the list Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE UDGE B Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed 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 3 Needed 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 Total Units
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Milestones
- Apply for graduation (Priority deadline 鈥� October 1st)
- Present research at the 华体会 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 or ; attend a local .
- Meet w/Academic Advisor for Grad Check
Spring Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories SPAN 499
or
498Capstone (spring only)
or
Service Learning (fall only)3 Major SPAN 316 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics II 3 Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE D - Social Sciences 3 GE UDGE D Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed 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 3 Needed 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 Total Units
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Milestones
- Prepare for and take or .
- 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.