In the Advanced Spanish Proficiency certificate program, you’ll enhance your education with the study of the language, literature, and culture of Spanish-speaking countries. You’ll gain a broad understanding of and proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening to Spanish which leads to a familiarity with and appreciation for Hispanic civilization and culture.
Program Overview
Enhance your degree with an in-depth understanding of Spanish.
The nature of any language program, Spanish included, is rooted in offering students a variety of perspectives and fostering the discussion of what a global citizen is. The Advanced Spanish Language Proficiency certificate will help you take your language speaking and cultural awareness to the next level and enhance any major you choose to pursue.
As bilingual professionals are increasingly sought in the workplace, you’ll improve your opportunities to be hired in dozens of industries after achieving this certificate, in addition to gaining a lifelong skill in comprehending and speaking a second language.
A diverse perspective
Pursuing advanced language skills will encourage you to broaden your cultural horizons and help you understand the importance of diversity in academics, the workplace, and beyond.
Program Requirements
At Western, course rotations are crafted to encompass a variety of subject fields for a comprehensive education and versatile degree. For required courses and degree plans, visit the official University Catalog. Below is a general overview of courses at Western Colorado University related to this area of study.
Program Requirements
Continuation in the program is based on a progression through intermediate to more advanced/upper-division Spanish classes, which can be summarized as a completion of program requirements. of program requirements. A minimum of 12 credits is required and six of these credits need to be Western residency-credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core of the Advanced Spanish Proficiency Certificate: | ||
| SPAN 270 | Spanish Conversation and Composition | 3 |
| SPAN 370 | Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition | 3 |
| Complete two of the following: | 6 | |
SPAN 321 | Spanish for Business | |
SPAN 324 | Spanish for Medical and Social Services | |
SPAN 341 | Latin American Civilization and Culture | |
SPAN 350 | Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics | |
SPAN 366 | METH TEACHING FOREIGN LANG | |
SPAN 385 | Introduction to Hispanic Literature | |
SPAN 462 | Hispanic Literature | |
SPAN 464 | Hispanic Literature Through Film | |
SPAN 466 | U.S. Latino Literature | |
SPAN 468 | Hispanic Literature, Contemporary Authors | |
SPAN 480 | Spanish Phonetics and Pronunciation | |
SPAN 481 | Syntax and Morphology of Spanish | |
SPAN 482 | Spanish in the U.S. | |
SPAN 494 | Capstone Experience | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Careers
Take the first steps toward your academic and personal growth.
Fostering your intellectual development is the primary focus of every academic program at Western. Our professors and Office of Career Services will help you identify your strengths, hone your skills, define your goals, and prepare for a fulfilling and enriched life after graduation. Wondering how you can apply your program of choice to your intellectual and personal journey? Check out our “What Can I Do With This Major?” tool to explore the diverse opportunities and pathways within any degree program.
Scholarships
Western’s Scholarship Application portal allows you to search for, apply to and manage your scholarship opportunities. This platform houses over 300+ departmental and privately funded scholarship opportunities available to both new and returning students. Through the scholarship portal, students may identify scholarship opportunities based on academic program, campus involvement, academic standing, specific keywords and more. Students may click below to begin learning about what scholarship opportunities are available to them.
Please check individual scholarship opportunity start dates and deadlines as there are exceptions.
Find your ScholarshipsWestern’s Scholarship Application portal allows you to search for, apply to and manage your scholarship opportunities. This platform houses over 300+ departmental and privately funded scholarship opportunities available to both new and returning students. Through the scholarship portal, students may identify scholarship opportunities based on academic program, campus involvement, academic standing, specific keywords and more. Students may click below to begin learning about what scholarship opportunities are available to them.
Please check individual scholarship opportunity start dates and deadlines as there are exceptions.
Find your ScholarshipsAlumni Association Future Alumni Scholarship
The Alumni Association Scholarship is a one-time scholarship of $1,000 and is applicable for the student’s junior or senior year at Western.
Any child or grandchild of an alumni is eligible to receive the Future Alumni Scholarship.
- This is a one-time non-renewable scholarship of $1,000.
- Only one Future Alumni Scholarship will be awarded per academic year.
- GPA must be 3.2 or above (college).
Due date has been extended to April 30 for 2024. An Alumni selection committee, appointed by the Alumni Advisory Council, will review applicants and select awardee by June 1.
Alumni Legacy Scholarship
The Alumni Legacy Scholarship is a one-time non-renewable scholarship and is only applicable for the student’s first year at Western (incoming freshman or new transfer students are eligible).
Do you have a son or daughter looking at college? Have they considered attending Western? As an alumni, your son, daughter and/or grandchildren are eligible for certain benefits distributed through this scholarship, as follows:
- This is a one-time scholarship of $1,000.
- Nominee must be an incoming first-year student or new transfer.
- The cost of orientation is reduced by half (a $45 value).
- GPA must be 2.5 or above (high school or college of transfer).
The applicant must fill out the application form found below. Application forms are accepted year-round. If the applicant meets the GPA guidelines, the scholarship will be awarded.
Mountaineer Alumni Recommendation Scholarship
The Mountaineer Alumni Recommendation Scholarship is a one-time non-renewable scholarship and is only applicable for the student’s first year at Western. This scholarship is not available to midyear transfers or students beginning in the spring semester.
Are you an alumni or employee of Western and know a prospective (or incoming) student who would be a great fit at Western? A recommendation from alumni and employees can support any new student and provide them a $500 scholarship their first year. (Western employees may not recommend a spouse or dependent receiving tuition benefits).
- Any Western alumni/employee may nominate only one student per academic year to receive the $500 scholarship (distributed $250 per semester).
- The scholarship is good for the first year only and is non-renewable.
- The recommended student must be a full-time undergraduate student, attending Western for the first time.
The applicant must fill out the application form found here. The nominating alumni/employee must fill out the application form and submit the required documents by June 1. The recommended student must meet university admissions acceptance standards and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The Presidential Promise is guaranteed to students who have received a scholarship through the Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) and/or GearUp—and are eligible for a Pell Grant.
For students who meet these criteria, Western will cover the cost of tuition and fees through the combination of federal, state and institutional aid. For more information on the Presidential Promise, visit our scholarships page.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) or Central Plains (CP) tuition represents a substantial savings relative to normal, out-of-state tuition. Students eligible for the WUE or CP program will be charged 150% of Western’s total in-state tuition. For 2018-19, total in-state tuition was $8,934. WUE/CP tuition was $13,401. The WUE/CP discount is valued at $4,695.
For more information about the WUE and CP geography-based programs, visit Western’s Tuition Discount Programs Page.
Immediately upon acceptance at Western, every student is considered for a merit scholarship worth between $2,500-$4,500 per year for in-state students and $8,000-$10,000 for out-of-state students. The amount is based on the student’s GPA and ACT/SAT scores. Visit our Net Price Calculator at western.edu/cost to determine whether you qualify for a merit scholarship.
For more information about merit scholarships at Western, visit our scholarships page.
Note: Students enrolled in a Western-CU Boulder Partnership Program (i.e. major) do not qualify for Western Merit Scholarship programs. See the Rady Merit Scholarship section above for scholarship opportunities.
Get Involved
Take your knowledge beyond the classroom.
A college education is so much more than just taking classes. Expand your community and network, while gaining hands-on experience in your field.
- Multicultural Center: Immerse with students from many cultures on campus and participate in community service and cultural events.
- Volunteering: Students serve at Gunnison County’s Multicultural Resources and Project Hope to provide support for local Spanish-speaking individuals searching for additional resources to succeed in life.
A deepened understanding
It is inherently valuable to know how to speak another language, and this value is significantly amplified when you are able to understand the cultural nuances that impact how a language is used.
News & Research
Department Information
Communication Arts, Language & Literature (CALL) Department
Department Chairperson
Tamara Toomey, M.S.Chair – Communication Arts, Languages and Literature and Lecturer in English
Administrative Assistant
Cindy PetitoAdministrative Assistant III
Campus Location
Western Colorado University
Taylor Hall 216
1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231
