Candidates who wish to obtain the UAB Spanish for Specific Purposes Certificate must fulfill the following requirements.

Download the SSPC Checklist Opens a PDF.

UAB Students

Regular (degree-seeking) UAB students will:

1. Have completed the Spanish pre-requisites specific to each SSPC course opens a new website.
2. Enter with and maintain a minimum of 2.8 GPA in Spanish courses.
3. Submit an electronic application and receive formal acceptance to the SSPC program.
4. Obtain a B grade or above in all SSPC courses (students will be able to retake courses for a higher grade).
5. Complete a minimum of six classes (18 credit hours) of SSP classes in the UAB Department of World Languages and Literatures, of which a minimum of 12 credits must be at the 300 level (three SSP/SPA classes and a world language internship).
6. Complete a successful SSP Internship or service-learning course (3 credit hours) as part of the credit hour requirements.
7. Complete a successful exit proficiency exam in Spanish (Intermediate-Mid or above by ACTFL guidelines opens a new website).

Non-Traditional Students

In addition to the requirements specified above, non-traditional students will have a minimum of 12 credit hours of successful college-level work in the core curriculum. Please see the UAB course catalog for descriptions of the core curriculum areas.

Want to Learn More?

• Download the SSPC Student Manual
• Explore the UAB Undergraduate Catalog opens a new website for program information and complete course descriptions
• Contact Dr. Lourdes Sánchez-López, Director, Spanish for Specific Purposes Program