Modern Language Credit

Students with prior knowledge of a modern language shall take courses commensurate with their abilities. To determine this, the Department of Modern Languages administers a free placement test in French, German and Spanish. Upon completion of any modern language course except Spanish 211 and 212, students with a grade of “C” or higher may receive credit for lower level courses up to 202. Only 14 credits (16 credits in French) may be received in this fashion. Students must apply for this credit at the Academic Evaluation and Assessment Office. A recording fee is charged for each lower level credit hour.

Students who have studied a modern language other than those offered by the Department of Modern Languages may petition to have that study satisfy the modern language requirement for the B. A. degree.

Students who plan to study abroad with the intent of transferring the credits earned to SDSU must receive written permission to do so from the Department of Modern Languages and/or the Office of International Affairs before undertaking such study. The University does not accept credit from all foreign institutes. Students who take courses abroad without prior permission from the Department of Modern Languages and/or the Office of International Programs may not receive SDSU credit for these courses.

Please contact the Department of Modern Languages (SNF 121, 605- 688-5101) for additional information.