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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.

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