In the fall and spring semesters, students continue to take language courses appropriate to their level, supplemented by courses offered either by the International Division or by the regular university departments. Students with advanced fluency in the language are encouraged to take most if not all of their coursework in the regular departments. A minimum of 15 units is required each semester. All language acquisition courses must be taken for a letter grade. Unless indicated otherwise, all courses are taught in Spanish.
Courses are subject to change.
All intensive Spanish language courses which are offered during the PLP are repeated during the academic year. The CSU has combined the resources of its teacher education faculty with those in Mexico City to provide a unique systemwide credential program designed to prepare teacher candidates to meet the challenges of the contemporary multicultural classroom. The program combines professional education coursework conducted in California and Mexico with the experience of cultural immersion and intensive language study in the Mexican milieu. This body currently includes representatives of the faculties of teacher education at CSU Fresno, CSU Hayward, CSU Long Beach, CSU Sacramento, CSU San Bernardino, San Diego State University, and the systemwide Office of International Programs. ITEC provides for the oversight, direction, and institutional coordination of the program and conducts evaluative reviews.