Spanish Placement, Transfer and Concurrent Credit

All students with previous Spanish language study, a previous study abroad residence, or other significant exposure to the Spanish language must consult with the Spanish Department chair or Academic Advising  to determine their proficiency level for initial placement into a Spanish course.

Students who are admitted to The College of Idaho with concurrent credit or credit transferred from other regionally accredited colleges and universities will begin their Spanish study according to their proficiency placement test, regardless of concurrent or transfer credit coursework transcript indicators. If a student feels the placement is incorrect, the student may complete a verbal interview and direct writing assessment with a designated Spanish instructor. The faculty member will then analyze data from these sources to advise the student into the most appropriate course. If the initial placement results in the student retaking the same Spanish language course(s) (e.g., SPAN-1001, SPAN-1002, SPAN-1003, and/or SPAN-2001), the student will receive general elective 1XXX or 2XXX credit as appropriate for the concurrent or transfer coursework that duplicates courses subsequently taken for credit at The College of Idaho. Only the retaken course(s) may count toward the Spanish major or minor, to ensure sufficient language preparation in future courses. At least one-third of Spanish major and minor coursework must be earned at The College of Idaho.

Likewise, students who participate in a study abroad program and place into a course that duplicates their College of Idaho coursework shall receive general elective credits, but such repeat credits will not apply toward a Spanish major or minor.