Applied Spanish for the Professions Certificate | Montclair State University Catalog

For details about this program, including program description, admission requirements, and contact information, go to the Applied Spanish for the Professions Certificate webpage.

Program Requirements

Spanish for Justice Studies

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required Course
SPAN 140	Spanish for Law and Justice Studies	3
Language Course
Choose one course based on placement score and heritage status.
SPAN 135	Basic Spanish for Heritage Learners	3
or SPAN 241	Fundamentals of Spanish Grammar
or SPAN 242	Spanish Composition and Stylistics
Culture Course
SPAN 145	Spanish Language Review Through Literature, Culture and Film	3
or SPAN 236	Intermediate Spanish Conversation
or SPAN 347	Spanish in the United States
Capstone/Internship/Project
Complete one of the following. JUST 497 is required for majors in Justice Studies.		3-4
SPAN 385	Cooperative Education
JUST 497	Senior Seminar and Internship
Total Credits		12-13

Spanish for Business

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required Course
SPAN 221	Spanish for Business	3
Language Course
Choose one course based on placement score and heritage status.
SPAN 135	Basic Spanish for Heritage Learners	3
or SPAN 241	Fundamentals of Spanish Grammar
or SPAN 242	Spanish Composition and Stylistics
Culture Course
SPAN 332	Negotiation Skills in Spanish	3
Capstone/Internship/Project
SPAN 385	Cooperative Education	4
Total Credits		13

Spanish for Health Professionals

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required Course
SPAN 107	Spanish for Health Practitioners III	3
Language Course
Choose one course based on placement score and heritage status.
SPAN 135	Basic Spanish for Heritage Learners	3
or SPAN 241	Fundamentals of Spanish Grammar
or SPAN 242	Spanish Composition and Stylistics
Culture Course
SPAN 145	Spanish Language Review Through Literature, Culture and Film	3
or SPAN 236	Intermediate Spanish Conversation
or SPAN 347	Spanish in the United States
Capstone/Internship/Project
SPAN 385	Cooperative Education	4
Total Credits		13

Students can choose to complete this certificate program in one or two years.

Recommended Roadmap to Program of Study Completion

This plan is provided as an outline for students to complete their program of study requirements within one year. This plan is a recommendation only and students should meet with their Graduate Advisor to develop a more individualized plan to complete their degree.

Spanish for Justice Studies Pathway - One Year Roadmap

First Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
SPAN 135, 145, 241, or 242	3	SPAN 236 or 347	3
SPAN 140	3	SPAN 385 or JUST 497	4
	6		7
Total Credits 13

Spanish for Business Pathway - One Year Roadmap

First Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
SPAN 135, 145, 241, or 242	3	SPAN 332	3
SPAN 221	3	SPAN 385	4
	6		7
Total Credits 13

Spanish for Health Professionals Pathway - One Year Roadmap

First Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
SPAN 135, 145, 241, or 242	3	SPAN 236 or 347	3
SPAN 107	3	SPAN 385	4
	6		7
Total Credits 13

Recommended Roadmap to Program of Study Completion

This plan is provided as an outline for students to complete the requirements for this program of study within two years. This plan is a recommendation only and students should meet with their advisor to develop a more individualized plan to complete their degree.

Spanish for Justice Studies Pathway - Two Year Roadmap

First Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
SPAN 135, 145, 241, or 242	3	SPAN 140	3
	3		3
Second Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
SPAN 236 or 347	3	SPAN 385 or JUST 497	4
	3		4
Total Credits 13

Spanish for Business Pathway - Two Year Roadmap

First Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
SPAN 135, 145, 241, or 242	3	SPAN 221	3
	3		3
Second Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
SPAN 332	3	SPAN 385	4
	3		4
Total Credits 13

Spanish for Health Professionals Pathway - Two Year Roadmap

First Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
SPAN 107	3	SPAN 135, 145, 241, or 242	3
	3		3
Second Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
SPAN 236 or 347	3	SPAN 385	4
	3		4
Total Credits 13