Intermediate Spanish Proficiency Certificate
The Intermediate Spanish Proficiency Certificate* offers students a language certificate at the intermediate level as proof that they are sufficiently proficient** to interact with native speakers in a basic everyday context and within standard cultural norms, whether abroad or in the United States.
Please note that this certificate is available only to currently matriculated Drexel students.
Additional Information
For more information, contact:
Kate Hughes
Associate Director and Advisor
Department of Global Studies and Modern Languages
kfh28@drexel.edu
Program Requirements
The Intermediate Spanish Proficiency Certificate* offers students a language certificate at the intermediate level as proof that they are sufficiently proficient** to interact with native speakers in a basic everyday context and within standard cultural norms, whether abroad or in the United States.
| The Intermediate Spanish Certificate requires a minimum of 8-20 credits*** including the successful completion of the required course, SPAN 202. Students can choose from the following courses: | 8.0-20.0 | |
| Introductory Spanish I | ||
| Introductory Spanish II | ||
| Introductory Spanish III | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Advanced Writing and Speaking | ||
| Total Credits | 8.0-20.0 | |
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Only students who place at or below the SPAN 202 level are eligible for the Intermediate Spanish Proficiency Certificate.
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The proficiency certificate is based on standardized outcomes set by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL, actfl.org).
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Demonstrated proficiency through Drexel's placement test in SPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 103, and/or SPAN 201 may reduce the number of required credits to a minimum of 8.0. (Note that completion of placement test[s] do not count toward academic credit.)
The required credits for the certificate is determined by placement level:
*For students who place into:
101 – 20 credits
102 – 16 credits
103 – 12 credits
201 – 8 credits
202 – 8 credits (student has to take 310 as well)
**Students who place above 202 are encouraged to pursue a language minor.
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SPAN 113, SPAN 211, or SPAN 212 may be considered for credit toward the intermediate proficiency certificate in certain cases with permission from the department.
Writing-Intensive Course Requirements
In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.
A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.