Spanish - Beginning, Microcredential
The microcredential in beginning Spanish consists of six required credit hours. Satisfactory completion of the required courses would allow the student to develop the necessary skills to conduct beginning-level communication in Spanish through the acquisition of appropriate vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, listening comprehension, speaking capabilities and an introduction to Spanish-speaking culture.
The microcredential in Beginning Spanish provides students who do not wish to pursue a major or a minor in Spanish with the opportunity to document their beginning-level conversational competence in this language.
Admission Requirements
For current, active Saint Louis University students wishing to declare a microcredential, complete the Update for Student Curriculum Record form.
For non-Saint Louis University students, click here to apply as a Visiting/Non-Degree Seeking Student.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPAN 1010 | Spanish for Beginners | 3 |
| SPAN 1020 | Exploring the Hispanic World: Beginning Spanish | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Continuation Standards
Grade of "C" or better in each required course. Students who do not achieve the "C" or better grade in a required course will be expected to repeat the course in an attempt to achieve the "C" or better grade. Students may repeat a required course one time. Failure to achieve the "C" or better grade after one repeat attempt will have the student dismissed from the Microcredential in Beginning Spanish.
Both SPAN 1010 Spanish for Beginners (3 cr) and SPAN 1020 Exploring the Hispanic World: Beginning Spanish (3 cr) are regularly offered on the St. Louis and the Madrid campuses. Thus, a SLU-St. Louis student may complete the microcredential in beginning Spanish in Madrid (partially or entirely), and a SLU-Madrid student may complete it at the St. Louis campus (partially or entirely).
For additional information about this program, please contact languages@slu.edu or call 314-977-2617.