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Spanish (Certificate)

A four-semester program of study in Spanish as an additional language to allow undergraduate students to develop competence in and knowledge of the Spanish language, increased understanding and appreciation of Spanish and Hispanic cultures and greater knowledge of the countries where Spanish is spoken. This program is open to undergraduates in any major and of any class standing.

Plan Requirements

  • A total of 12 semester hours is required; at least six credit hours must be taken at NC State. The remaining credit hours may be taken through affiliate programs (e.g. the or an NC State Study Abroad program).

Track 1

°Â³¢³§±ÊÌý101Elementary Spanish I3
°Â³¢³§±ÊÌý102Elementary Spanish II3
°Â³¢³§±ÊÌý201Intermediate Spanish I3
°Â³¢³§±ÊÌý202Intermediate Spanish II3


Track 2

°Â³¢³§±ÊÌý102Elementary Spanish II3
°Â³¢³§±ÊÌý201Intermediate Spanish I3
´Ç°ùÌý°Â³¢³§±ÊÌý212 Spanish: Language, Technology, Culture
°Â³¢³§±ÊÌý202Intermediate Spanish II3
Choose one 3-credit 300-level Spanish class3
Total Hours12

Track 3

°Â³¢³§±ÊÌý201Intermediate Spanish I3
´Ç°ùÌý°Â³¢³§±ÊÌý212 Spanish: Language, Technology, Culture
°Â³¢³§±ÊÌý202Intermediate Spanish II3
Choose two 3-credit, 300-level Spanish classes3
Students who place into and complete °Â³¢³§±ÊÌý201 will receive credit for °Â³¢³§±ÊÌý1023
Total Hours12

Track 4

°Â³¢³§±ÊÌý202Intermediate Spanish II3
Choose two 3-credit 300-level Spanish classes6
Students who place into and complete °Â³¢³§±ÊÌý202 will receive credit for °Â³¢³§±ÊÌý2013
Total Hours12
  • Students who place into WLSP 202 should consider pursuing the Spanish Minor instead of the certificate.
  • There are no other required examinations, presentations, or external learning experiences.
  • Satisfactory completion of the certificate program requires:
    • completion of the coursework noted above
    • a grade of C-or better in all courses used to satisfy the certificate requirements
    • an overall GPA of 2.0 or better for all courses used to satisfy the certificate requirements