Certificate in Spanish Language & Hispanic Culture

The Certificate in Spanish Language and Hispanic Culture provides linguistic and cultural knowledge for students planning to study or work in a Spanish-speaking country. The program requires 24 credit hours, of which 18 must be completed at Saint Mary's University. Twelve credits are required language courses selected from SPAN 1100, SPAN 2204, SPAN 2205, SPAN 2206, SPAN 3303, and SPAN 3306, progressing from introductory to advanced oral and written Spanish. The remaining 12 credits are electives at the 3000 level or above, drawn from courses such as SPAN 3312-3314, SPAN 3320, SPAN 3400, and HIST 4530, or other approved options. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 is required to complete the certificate. Admission requires a formal application and the approval of the Spanish Advisor, and students majoring in Spanish at Saint Mary's University are not eligible for this program.